Massachusetts Voters Reject Psychedelic Legalization in 2024
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Massachusetts voters have rejected a proposal to legalize natural psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin mushrooms, for use in licensed therapy centers and home cultivation. This decision marks a setback for the growing movement to legalize psychedelics, which has seen success in states like Oregon and Colorado. Opponents, including major medical associations, raised concerns about potential health risks and the possibility of a black market, while advocates highlighted research supporting psychedelics as treatments for mental health conditions.
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