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California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by michaelbrave »

ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

I've heard it has a lot of promise in treating depression, decriminalization would allow for official medical studies.

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by madcows »

ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

Some people have very positive experiences with it, however I believe it's also dangerously addictive, which does make it stand out compared to the others.

Though, I'm sure the risk of ketamine is still better controlled in a legalized environment, hence it's inclusion.

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by ravenstine »

michaelbrave wrote: post #11
ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

I've heard it has a lot of promise in treating depression, decriminalization would allow for official medical studies.

Ah, that would explain it.

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by smoldesu »

ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

Different states are allowed to draw up different allowances, but Ketamine has shown significant promise in the realm of long-term depression treatment. I'd imagine this is mostly to allow for experimental treatments in that field to be allowed.

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by Plough_Jogger »

ravenstine wrote: post #13
michaelbrave wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've heard it has a lot of promise in treating depression, decriminalization would allow for official medical studies.

Ah, that would explain it.

I was recently surprised to learn about how big of an industry already exists around ketamine therapy. A search in your area (if in the US) would likely turn up several clinics nearby.

Bay Area: https://bit.ly/2S3VNjW Austin: https://bit.ly/3ccj2zk

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by aaomidi »

ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

Ketamine is currently a schedule 3 drug, it's actively used as medication.

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by ggreer »

michaelbrave wrote: post #11
ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

I've heard it has a lot of promise in treating depression, decriminalization would allow for official medical studies.

Ketamine is schedule III in the US. That makes it less restricted than meds like adderall and most prescription opiates. Decriminalizing it wouldn't really matter for research studies.

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by jeffbee »

stickfigure wrote: post #9
CryoLogic wrote: post #2

A tweet from Senator Scott Wiener confirming the bill was passed: https://twitter.com/Scott_Wiener/status/1399867521612881921

Passed the CA Senate... then it goes on to the CA Assembly for vote. Anyone know the probability that this will make it all the way to becoming law?

Anyone know why states have bicameral legislatures?

Re: California Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics Is Approved by Senate

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Post by mmanfrin »

ravenstine wrote: post #6

I get LSD and psilocybin, but why ketamine? In either case, I feel like this shouldn't have tried to include ketamine since the perception of it might jeopardize the bill.

Ketamine is already available in CA with prescription.
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