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

Psychedelics are shifting from "counterculture party drugs" to potential "breakthrough therapies" for mental health. The FDA is fast-tracking psilocybin and MDMA to treat severe PTSD and depression, with studies suggesting they can "reset" neural pathways where traditional antidepressants fail. Proponents call this a "penicillin moment" for mental health that could save thousands of veteran lives. Opponents argue the medical benefits are unproven and fear legalization will spike recreational abuse and drug-induced psychosis.

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58%
Yes
42%
No
40%
Yes
36%
No
14%
Yes, but only in supervised medical settings.
2%
No, we should not normalize drug use during an addiction crisis.
3%
Yes, adults have the right to decide what they put in their bodies.
2%
No, decriminalize personal use but do not legalize sales.
2%
Yes, they are a breakthrough treatment for PTSD and depression.
1%
No, they are dangerous drugs that can trigger psychosis.

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 @BDT8PGL from Pennsylvania  answered…4wks4W

depends it should not be for everyone and in certain cases

 @BDMNGDX  from California  answered…1mo1MO

With good evidence, yes.

 @BBVFBH2 from California  answered…4mos4MO

Although I do believe in freedom of choice due to the nature of these drugs, you should consult a doctor first before getting access to these drugs

 @BBV9LQB from Pennsylvania  answered…4mos4MO

Allow adults to use pyschedelics but provide greater legal consequences for those who decide to use them

 @BBN6XQL  from Ohio  answered…4mos4MO

They should legalize testing for the drug treatment, and once proven to work, legalize it fully with restrictions to prevent abuse of the drug

 @BBM2FVX from New Jersey  answered…4mos4MO

Only if used correctly, and when used it must be used. There should be no other options besides that.

 @BBLTT8P from Michigan  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, as long as those taking those drugs are well educated about what it is they are putting into their body and the effects

 @BBLNMNX from Texas  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but can we just get marijuana first? It doesn't make sense to make potent psychedelics legal before weed. It's way more medicinal than psilocybin and MDMA.

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