"An Iowa State Representative is proposing to legalize psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine for medicinal purposes.
Jeff Shipley, a very determined and forward-thinking Republican lawmaker has introduced two bills that would decriminalize and reschedule the psychedelic substances for clinical use.
The first piece of legislation would authorize a state pharmacy board to reclassify psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine for medicinal purposes and remove related penalties when utilized for medicinal purposes.
The second measure would remove psilocybin from the list of substances classified as schedule 1 controlled substances under Iowa’s uniform controlled substances act.
Shipley states, “I believe an Iowan should not be criminalized for trying to use psychedelic substances for medicinal purposes. The DEA currently identifies Psilocybin, MDMA and Ibogaine as Schedule 1 drugs, meaning they have no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse. A significant body of research indicates that there are substantial medical benefits. If these drugs can help our veterans who suffer with PTSD, our family members who suffer with an addiction, or help a loved one get relief from near death anxiety, we should be doing all we can to push making these options safe and available.
Current tools offered through the FDA offer treatment of symptoms associated with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health issues. Psychedelics offer a potential cure. I support research for what these drugs may offer. In the meantime, I don’t see how putting a person in jail serves the public. Especially when it empowers them to help themselves.”
http://reset.me/story/iowa-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-legalize-psilocybin-mdma-and-ibogaine/
Jeff Shipley, a very determined and forward-thinking Republican lawmaker has introduced two bills that would decriminalize and reschedule the psychedelic substances for clinical use.
The first piece of legislation would authorize a state pharmacy board to reclassify psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine for medicinal purposes and remove related penalties when utilized for medicinal purposes.
The second measure would remove psilocybin from the list of substances classified as schedule 1 controlled substances under Iowa’s uniform controlled substances act.
Shipley states, “I believe an Iowan should not be criminalized for trying to use psychedelic substances for medicinal purposes. The DEA currently identifies Psilocybin, MDMA and Ibogaine as Schedule 1 drugs, meaning they have no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse. A significant body of research indicates that there are substantial medical benefits. If these drugs can help our veterans who suffer with PTSD, our family members who suffer with an addiction, or help a loved one get relief from near death anxiety, we should be doing all we can to push making these options safe and available.
Current tools offered through the FDA offer treatment of symptoms associated with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health issues. Psychedelics offer a potential cure. I support research for what these drugs may offer. In the meantime, I don’t see how putting a person in jail serves the public. Especially when it empowers them to help themselves.”
http://reset.me/story/iowa-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-legalize-psilocybin-mdma-and-ibogaine/