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Synthesis Founder Confirms Bankruptcy of Dutch Sister Company

The CEO of Synthesis speaks out about the recent bankruptcy of the Dutch sister company that left the U.S. practitioner training program in upheaval. 

The Anatomy of Synthesis’ Collapse

What are the lessons for the psychedelic ecosystem from the collapse of Synthesis Institute?

Group Therapy Holds Promise for Psychedelic-Based Treatments

A clinical trial launched by Sunstone Therapies demonstrated the effectiveness of group therapy as part of psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression. 

Inside Synthesis Institute’s Implosion

The organization, including its Dutch retreats business and psychedelic facilitator training programs, plus a 124-acre property in Oregon, filed for bankruptcy this month, leaving its students and employees in limbo.

Do Psychedelics Demand an Innovative Approach to Patents?

Industry leaders are exploring alternative IP strategies that can fuel creativity in psychedelic medicine.

Gilgamesh Tweaks Known Psychedelics To Improve Therapies

The company has closed a $39 million round of financing to optimize existing substances, which they say will make them safer and more effective.

Regulatory Hurdles Challenge Oregon Psilocybin Providers

Entrepreneurs opening psilocybin businesses in Oregon face difficulties finding liability insurance and sympathetic landlords.

Tactogen Supports Community Investment in Drug Development

The company has launched a Community Stakeholder Initiative that allows more people to invest in next-generation MDMA-like medicines.

Oregon Psilocybin Entrepreneurs Navigate Business Requirements

As psilocybin businesses prepare to open under state law next year, entrepreneurs are looking to lawyers to help them navigate complex and challenging regulatory requirements. 

Awakn Navigates the Tough Market for Investment Capital

The drug development company inspires psychedelics experts, but struggles to raise funds for its ketamine-assisted therapies and addiction treatments.