With mental health concerns on the rise, psychedelic drugs may be the answer – Boston University News Service

Thank you for the Boston University News Service for their article discussing Question 4 on the Massachusetts ballot.

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“Typically, the way we approach mental healthcare is through a long path of seeing a therapist for potentially years,” said Gina Giorgio, Director of Strategy for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. “Psychedelic therapists say that treatment may only require one or two sessions, which is why this is so exciting.”

“A lot of people view drugs as party-oriented substances. However, they have been part of many indigenous traditions for similar reasons, as catalysts for personal growth,” added Maya Howler, an education officer for Students for Sensible Drug Policy at the University of Washington.