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The fragile future of peyote
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The demand for peyote is high but production and distribution are constrained, leading to poaching and the eventual extinction of the plant. Cultivating peyote in greenhouses is not appealing to indigenous groups and regulation may be the only way to protect it.
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Although peyote usage is constrained, with constrained production and distribution, the endangered species is becoming extinct even with current demand by members of the Native American churches.
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Summary
Although peyote usage is constrained, with constrained production and distribution, the endangered species is becoming extinct even with current demand by members of the Native American churches. However, there are alternatives to using peyote that are regulated and effective against bad or chaotic communal behavior.
ChapterThe fragile future of peyote
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The use of peyote among indigenous people is predominantly a spiritual practice and part of their belief system.
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The use of peyote among indigenous people is predominantly a spiritual practice and part of their belief system. It is a way to connect with the cosmos and gain insight and guidance from spiritual beings.