Psychedelic therapy shows great promise. More states should legalise it
Oregon’s trailblazing sets a fine example
PICTURE YOURSELF in a boat on a river, with tangerine trees, marmalade skies—and licensed professionals who may finally be able to help you overcome your treatment-resistant depression. The first half of that sentence reflects the Beatles-era view of psychedelic drugs. The second is a new policy being pioneered in Oregon, which could herald a welcome shift in America more broadly.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Oregon’s trailblazing”
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