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Operating a Psychedelic or Cannabis Retreat Abroad? Legal Liability Risks for U.S. Operators

Over the past few years, I have received countless requests to help people reduce liability when operating a foreign retreat. Most of these retreats involve ketamine, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and/or cannabis. Typical locations include Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The laws in these countries, discussed below, can allow operators to conduct retreats with limited exposure if

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DEA Gives Church Green Light on Ayahuasca

The Church of Gaia announced on Friday that it has been “granted the first-ever approval for a Petition for Religious Exemption from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) pursuant to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).” This exemption permits the Church to legally use Ayahuasca in its religious ceremonies, making it one of only a handful

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