"Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates US$50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD. Arizona passed a similar law in May, funding research on ibogaine's effectiveness for treating veterans and those with traumatic brain injuries. These laws come on the heels of states such as Oregon, Colorado, Kentucky and Georgia legalizing ketamine for therapeutic purposes."
"There are several kinds of psychedelics. Classic psychedelics include compounds such as lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD; psilocybin - the active component in "magic mushrooms"; and mescaline, which is derived from peyote and San Pedro cacti. Another psychedelic is N,N-dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, found in ayahuasca and other plants. Beyond the "classic" category, other psychoactive compounds sometimes grouped with psychedelics include substances such as MDMA, a class of psychoactive drug"
Texas enacted a law in June 2025 allocating US$50 million for ibogaine research to treat opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD. Arizona enacted a similar law funding studies on ibogaine's effectiveness for veterans and people with traumatic brain injuries. Several states have legalized ketamine for therapeutic use. Psychedelics alter perception, cognition and mood through interactions with neurotransmitters such as serotonin. The current legalization push features coordinated support from scientists, politicians and clergy. Some religious groups have historically used psychedelics for sacred healing, and some clergy now advocate their use for gaining mystical insights.
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