Senator Jeff Steinborn is the sponsor of the Medical Psilocybin Act in New Mexico, a visionary step toward expanding access to psychedelic therapy. In this conversation, filmed at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, he discusses why legislative action was necessary, how to ensure inclusion for marginalized communities, and what benchmarks will define success as New Mexico opens its first healing centers.
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Find more inspiring stories and articles about psychedelic science here! This video is part of our Drugreporter Café series, where we discuss new developments in drug policy with professionals, activists, and decision makers.
It was an absolute honour to attend and film the world’s largest gathering of the psychedelic science community — Psychedelic Science 2025 in Denver, Colorado. We are grateful to the many outstanding scientists, healers, and activists who shared their wisdom with us. Watch our short documentary “The Psychedelic Renaissance is Alive and Well” to learn more!
Interview: Péter Sárosi
Video: István Gábor Takács
