Rather than representing progressive drug reform, the limited legalization of select psychedelics for medical use will help to entrench and sustain the drug war
With UMass poll showing uncertainty, Bay State advocates for regulated psychedelics access speak out, grab big endorsement
Question 4 regarding psychedelics among those facing challenges
Founder of Connecticut for Accessible Psychedelic Medicine tells TJM: “When people see that their own lives can improve, it builds a community [that] is willing to fight.”
And one lawmaker decries deception but vows to “continue to work with grassroots advocates, veterans, mental health professionals, addiction specialists and a growing coalition of supporters”
Veteran impersonation act outrages activists, further muddies grassroots waters
Advocates decry “shadow campaign” subverting ballot initiative to legalize psychedelics in Massachusetts
From generating buzz around their cause to getting heard on Beacon Hill, psychedelics advocates had a big March. But underneath the wins, fractures in the movement as well as external opposition could undermine legalization efforts.
An interview with Jamie Morey, founder of Parents for Plant Medicine: “We have to do better … There is no justification for building a system that creates a disgustingly high price tag to access plant medicine like psilocybin.”
One side is behind the ballot initiative to regulate access to psychedelics. The other side has been advocating and organizing grassroots efforts across New England. Is there any chance these rivals will break through the tension and work together?
