There are more options for mainstream treatments like psychotherapy and medication than ever.
One such approach is the use ofpsychedelic drugslike psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine.
Only time will tell if psychedelics may follow a similar path.
Ketamine is the only psychedelic that has achieved a manner of broad legalitybut only for medical use.
That number rises to 36% amongst those who have seen a therapist recently.
Support is greatest (61%) among Americans who have seen a therapist in the last 30 days.
Our survey shows only 26% of Americans support some form of psychedelic legalization for recreational use.
Americans seem far more intrigued by psychedelics for medicinal rather than recreational use.
A Word From Verywell
When it comes to psychedelics, Americans are cautious, but curious.
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