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Growing Support for Psychedelics in Medical Research

Updated 2026-05-13 19:20 UTC 1 source Positive

A survey found that over 60 percent of Americans support making psychedelics easier to study, reflecting a growing belief in their potential therapeutic use.

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Americans are increasingly open to using psychedelics for medical reasons

A survey found that more than 60 percent of respondents “strongly support” making psychedelics easier to study, reflecting a growing consensus that some could have therapeutic use

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