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In a major shift that would modify laws set half a decade ago, states and cities around the United States are moving to legalize psychedelics for use as a medical treatment.
The sudden change of heart has a lot to do with who is asking for the substances.
On today’s episode
Andrew Jacobs, a health and science reporter for The New York Times.
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Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts.
In January, Oregon became the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms.
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