This is a famous conundrum for classical liberalism!
Decriminalization of psychoactive substances versus individual responsibility!
In my opinion, once an individual consumes alcohol or psychoactive substances, the individual automatically assumes more individual responsibility and culpability! I am not sure this is properly reflected in how the possibly negative consequences of such consumption is treated with respect to the individual!
What about the expected increase of accidents caused by individuals under the influence of psychoactive substances?
What about the increased potential of becoming addicted and the resulting costs to society?
"In a stunningly close result, voters in Colorado have passed the most progressive drug reform measure ever seen in the United States. Known as Proposition 122, the measure creates a regulatory framework for psychedelic clinics to operate in the state and completely decriminalizes personal use and possession of several natural hallucinogenic plants.
Known as the Natural Medicine Health Act, the ballot measure presents a framework for regulated access to certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The Act calls for the creation of a government-run Natural Medicine Advisory Board that will develop rules to establish licensed psychedelic therapy clinics by the end of 2024.
The Act is somewhat similar to a ballot measure passed in Oregon back in 2020, however, this Colorado initiative is broader, including provisions for more psychedelic substances than just the magic mushroom compound psilocybin. ..."
Known as the Natural Medicine Health Act, the ballot measure presents a framework for regulated access to certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The Act calls for the creation of a government-run Natural Medicine Advisory Board that will develop rules to establish licensed psychedelic therapy clinics by the end of 2024.
The Act is somewhat similar to a ballot measure passed in Oregon back in 2020, however, this Colorado initiative is broader, including provisions for more psychedelic substances than just the magic mushroom compound psilocybin. ..."
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