Episode
The Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics
28:25
Published: Wed Feb 22 2023
Description
In a major shift that would modify laws set half a decade ago, states and cities around the United States are moving to legalize psychedelics for use as a medical treatment.The sudden change of heart has a lot to do with who is asking for the substances.Guest: Andrew Jacobs, a health and science reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts.In January, Oregon became the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
States and cities across the United States are legalizing psychedelic drugs as a medical treatment.
00:00 - 01:41 (01:41)
Summary
States and cities across the United States are legalizing psychedelic drugs as a medical treatment. This shift is due to a growing demand for these drugs from patients who see them as a way to treat ailments such as depression and anxiety.
EpisodeThe Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics
PodcastThe Daily
This podcast explores how psychedelics promote self-awareness, allowing individuals to acknowledge, process, and release pent-up emotional and physical pain caused by trauma.
01:42 - 12:40 (10:58)
Summary
This podcast explores how psychedelics promote self-awareness, allowing individuals to acknowledge, process, and release pent-up emotional and physical pain caused by trauma.
EpisodeThe Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics
PodcastThe Daily
The FDA granted breakthrough therapy status to MDMA in 2017, allowing the first government-sanctioned research trials on a psychedelic drug and reopening the door to widespread medical research on psychedelic compounds for mental health conditions.
12:40 - 25:28 (12:47)
Summary
The FDA granted breakthrough therapy status to MDMA in 2017, allowing the first government-sanctioned research trials on a psychedelic drug and reopening the door to widespread medical research on psychedelic compounds for mental health conditions. Researchers issue a note of caution as the long-term impacts of these drugs are still unknown.
EpisodeThe Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics
PodcastThe Daily
President Biden delivered a sharp message to Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine, while Putin blamed the US and Ukraine for the high death toll in the war.
25:28 - 28:16 (02:47)
Summary
President Biden delivered a sharp message to Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine, while Putin blamed the US and Ukraine for the high death toll in the war. Putin also suspended Russia's participation in nuclear arms control, potentially leading to a new arms race.