As previously mentioned, the war on drugs ended the first wave of psychedelic research.
The war on drugs was directed towards many substances beyond psychedelics, and we’ll now learn about how the war on drugs developed and the impact it had on safe access and use of substances, including psychedelics. Furthermore, the War on Drugs did not impact everyone the same. Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of Colour were disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs policies which attempted to legitimize and continue racism and oppression.
What are the names of the legislation in Canada and the United States where substances are listed as legal, illegal, or for certain medical purposes?
In the United States, the legislation is called the Controlled Substances Act. In Canada, the legislation is called the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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