Minneapolis loosens enforcement of psychedelic drug lawsBy Jesse O’Neill
July 24, 2023
Minneapolis’ Democrat mayor has ordered police to stop enforcing laws that criminalize the purchase and use of psychedelics, such as magic mushrooms — effectively decriminalizing the mind-altering drugs.
Mayor Jacob Frey issued the executive order Friday instructing the city’s police officers to stop using taxpayer dollars to crack down on hallucinogen users, except in cases where they are driving under the influence or bringing them to school.
A law against selling psychedelics, however, will still be enforced.
In announcing the new policy, Frey cited the potential for drugs like psilocybin — the active ingredient in magic mushrooms — to treat mental illnesses including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
“Experts are telling us that these plants help people, and that’s the business we should be in – helping people,” the mayor said in a statement.
“With a rise in deaths of despair in our city, and in our society, the data is showing that these plants can help be a remedy.”
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/07/24/minneapolis-loosens-enforcement-of-psychedelic-drug-laws/