Psychedelics

Massachusetts is seeing the first waves of change in psychedelic law and policy. Cambridge, Somerville, Northampton and Easthampton have all passed resolutions making non-commercial use of psychedelics the lowest priority for local law enforcement. Additional towns are considering similar measures and there is talk of coming efforts to change state law. This must be seen in the context of larger cities like Denver, Oakland, Santa Cruz, Washington D.C., and Seattle passing such measures. And, of course, Oregon has commenced the ambitious experiment of commercial regulated psilocybin access with the implementation of Measure 109.

Clinical trials are being conducted with astonishing preliminary findings of benefits for a wide range of mental health concerns.

Religious organizations that have long used psychedelic substances in ritual are testing the waters of coming out of the closet.

Terminally ill patients are seeking permission to use psychedelics to help ease the transition to death.

And increasing numbers of groups and individuals simply curious to explore their own minds are using these substances in both micro- and macro-doses, often with the guidance of professional tripsitters and therapists.

This is a novel, fast-changing and complex legal landscape.

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