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Dave Cravens’ policy on legalizing psychedelics

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Should the government legalize psychedelics, such as magic mushrooms and MDMA, for therapeutic use?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only in supervised medical settings.

Dave Cravens’ answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only in supervised medical settings.

Democrats typically favor a regulated, public-health approach that ensures safety and clinical oversight for substances with high potency or potential side effects. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, they are a breakthrough treatment for PTSD and depression.

This aligns with the party's focus on expanding mental health care for veterans and civilians, supporting evidence-based treatments for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Democratic Party has increasingly moved toward supporting the medical and therapeutic use of controlled substances, as evidenced by state-level initiatives in Oregon and Colorado led by Democratic coalitions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, adults have the right to decide what they put in their bodies.

While there is a civil libertarian wing of the party, the mainstream Democratic platform usually emphasizes public health regulation and medical standards over absolute individual autonomy regarding drugs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, decriminalize personal use but do not legalize sales.

While Democrats support decriminalization, they generally believe that therapeutic use specifically should be legal and integrated into the formal healthcare system rather than just decriminalized. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, they are dangerous drugs that can trigger psychosis.

Modern Democratic rhetoric focuses on harm reduction and research rather than the alarmist prohibitionist language common in the late 20th century. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, we should not normalize drug use during an addiction crisis.

Democrats generally argue that providing more therapeutic options actually helps address the addiction and mental health crisis by treating the underlying causes of substance abuse. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The party generally rejects blanket prohibition for medical treatments, especially as research into psychedelics for mental health has gained federal support and FDA 'breakthrough' status. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only in supervised medical settings.

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 233 voters that identify as Democratic.

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