Opening Minds
Illinois weighs psychedelic-assisted therapy in landmark CURE Act Jean Lacy, with her mushroom-decorated button proclaiming “psilocybin saves lives,” has earned a reputation among clerks as the “magic mushroom lady.” In recent years, Lacy has made many trips to Springfield with other advocates to share their stories of healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy. “For the longest time, […]
The Battle Within
After decades of war, an increasing number of veterans are facing PTSD Heather Yang didn’t enroll in the Army reserves for combat and action. The Chicago resident enlisted while still in high school in New York, during a relatively peaceful time in the mid-’90s. The September 11 attacks hadn’t yet happened, and the U.S. had years […]
