Trump's Embrace of Psychedelic Therapy Leaves Most Users on the Wrong Side of the Law
Reason Magazine • 4/22/2026
Summary
Trump's embrace of psychedelic therapy highlights a legal issue, as most users remain on the wrong side of the law. The medical model dictates that psychedelics should only be used for government-approved reasons.
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