By Karina Bashir The law helps establish legitimacy and inform societal norms—a role that becomes particularly pronounced in the field of psychedelics. Lingering stigma from the War on Drugs, despite the promising scientific potential of psychedelics, hinders the growth of the psychedelic industry and its public acceptance. The public’s trepidation is reflected in a…
The telemedicine extension is not just for psychedelics; easing these restrictions means relaxing them for other controlled substances as well.
Not all lobbying campaigns are problematic — the goal should be for regulators to leverage industry insights while maintaining independence in decision-making.
There is little consensus in defining “psychedelic.” Yet, research on and access to these substances hinges on what gets included under this umbrella.
The most effective way to change peoples’ opinions is to highlight the success stories of those who have tried psychedelics.
How should the FDA regulate recreational drugs, if it has the power to do so?
