Psilocybin Legalization is A Risk We Can’t Afford to Take in Idaho

Across the country, there is a growing push to legalize psilocybin therapy, with New York taking steps toward its approval in 2025. Supporters claim that psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” could be a breakthrough treatment for mental health disorders like depression and PTSD.  But at SSAPCO, we believe this move is dangerous, especially for our youth.

While psilocybin’s medical potential is still being researched, rushing toward legalization without strict safeguards could open the door for abuse, youth exposure, and increased substance misuse in our communities. If states like New York push forward, how long before these efforts reach Idaho? Now is the time to act.

Legalizing psilocybin, even for medical use, sends a dangerous message to our youth. When substances become legal, young people perceive them as safe, leading to increased experimentation and long-term consequences. We’ve already seen this with high-potency marijuana, where legalization has contributed to more teens using concentrated THC products. Now, psilocybin vapes and other hallucinogenic products are beginning to surface in states with looser drug policies. If we don’t take action now, Idaho could face a similar trend, putting more young people at risk for substance misuse and its harmful effects. Prevention starts with strong policies and community awareness.





What SSAPCO Is Doing to Stop This Trend

Educating Our Community 

SSAPCO is working to raise awareness about psilocybin and other emerging substance trends through school presentations, social media campaigns, and community workshops.

Advocating for Prevention Policies

Our team recently took these concerns to Washington, DC, meeting with Senator Mike Crapo and national leaders to ensure Idaho stays ahead of these dangerous legalization trends.

Protecting Our Youth from High-Potency Substances 

We’re working to prevent psilocybin vapes and high-potency drug products from making their way into Idaho, just as we’ve done with fentanyl, high-THC marijuana, and synthetic opioids.


How You Can Help

Stay Informed

Know what’s happening in other states and how it could impact Idaho’s drug policies.

Talk to Your Kids

Educate them about the risks of hallucinogens, psilocybin vapes, and other high-potency substances.

Take Action 

Support local and state policies that keep dangerous substances out of our communities and push back against the normalization of drugs like psilocybin.

Now is not the time to open the door to yet another harmful substance that can put our youth at risk. Idaho must remain vigilant to keep psilocybin research and legalization efforts out of our state.

Join SSAPCO in the fight to protect our youth. Share this article and help spread the message!

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