• Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works
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    2 hours ago

    I think the implications here is that the reasons it gets legalized can have an impact on the specifics of the policy.

    Could you elaborate on what you mean?

    • Gorillazrule@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 hours ago

      If the brain worms tell RFK Jr. That psychedelics are actually a cancer cure, then legislation could be put forth to legalize psychedelics. But rather than allowing recreational use, or using them for a medical purpose based on scientific fact such as use in conjunction with therapy to treat depression, it could be legalized as prescribed medication for cancer. This has the drawbacks of not allowing access to people that could actually benefit from it, as well as now being used as a snake oil cure for something completely unrelated that will prevent people from getting other more effective treatment.