DEA Greenlights Company to Brew Batches of LSD for Medical Research Dreams
Published Date: 12/1/2025
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Summary
Benuvia Operations, LLC wants to become a big-time maker of some powerful drugs like LSD and codeine for research and making new medicine doses. If you have thoughts or concerns, you’ve got until January 30, 2026, to speak up or ask for a hearing. This move could speed up drug research but doesn’t change any sales or money rules right now.
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