Colorado is getting ready to kick off its next big venture in natural medicine. Before the state begins the licensing process for psilocybin — or so-called “magic mushrooms” — they are holding a final hearing on the rulemaking process.
People from across Colorado weighed in with various thoughts on the state’s rules surrounding magic mushrooms, but several people came to the hearing to urge the state to change how the items may be offered so children cannot get them.
Alton Dillard is a spokesman for One Chance to Grow Up, a group dedicated to keeping young children safe from the use of marijuana. As the state gets ready to take on psilocybin, the group is worried Colorado is going about it wrong.
“Anything that appears in soft confection or chocolate form could be appealing to kids,” Dillard said. “Our thing is — fine, if people believe it has medicinal purposes, we’re not here to debate that. But if so, have it in medical form, have it in capsule form. Then if you need it to have a good flavor, chase it with a Kit Kat or something. But having it available in gummy form or having it available in chocolate form we just think is going to be risky for protecting our kids.”
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