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Trump orders faster FDA review of ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs

Apr 19, 2026

Trump signed an executive order to speed FDA review of ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs and said the U.S. would dedicate $50 million to ibogaine research. The FDA is also preparing priority vouchers and steps toward the first U.S. human trials, while ibogaine remains linked to serious heart risks.

Salem City Council Considers $250,000 Opioid Treatment Program Using Settlement Funds

Mar 26, 2026

Salem city councilors are considering spending $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for a new drug treatment and recovery program at Redwood Crossings supportive housing. The proposal comes as the city launches a broader "Prevent, Treat, and Enforce" initiative to address substance abuse through treatment, prevention, and law enforcement coordination.

NIH Research Grant Funding Rates Plummeted in 2025

Mar 13, 2026

NIH funded dramatically fewer research grants in 2025, with funding rates dropping from 27% to 20% for established investigators and from 26% to 19% for early-career researchers, according to newly released agency data.