In 2019, voters in Denver, Colorado, approved a referendum to decriminalize psilocybin, a psychedelic drug that affects perception and cognition. Voters in Oregon and Washington, D.C., followed suit a year later. Proponents argue psychedelics can help treat a broad range of mental and emotional issues and foster a more profound sense of self. Opponents warn that these powerful substances can be abused and endanger health, and that more research is needed before considering legalization and wider availability. Should psychedelics be legalized?

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