Appalachian convergence lab

2025/2026 Policy Report

Download the 2025 Appalachian Policy Report on Psychedelics in Appalachian States

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Hey there!

I'm Justin Moore, Executive Director of AppCoLab.

"When policymakers assume Appalachia can't handle complexity, they make decisions without us. This report brings structure, literacy, and credibility back into the room."

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Written for legislators, journalists, clinicians, educators, faith leaders, and community members who want clarity on Appalachian State Policy.

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Inside The Report

  • A concise, scannable policy brief format, legislator-ready
  • Clear explanations of federal vs. state authority, FDA, DEA, and congressional roles, and how policy ideas actually become law
  • A state-by-state snapshot of all 13 Appalachian states, using a consistent framework
  • A neutral breakdown of the 10 policy pathways states nationwide are using to explore psychedelics
  • A forward-looking section on what to watch in 2026, including research signals, workforce needs, public opinion shifts, and emerging rural models

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Download the report for free.

The 2025 Appalachian Psychedelic Policy Report is a plain-language analysis of how psychedelic policy is actually being discussed, studied, and approached across Appalachian states, without advocacy, hype, or assumptions. It explains what is happening, how decisions move through government systems, and what tools states are currently using to explore this responsibly.

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