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Decriminalize Nature
editDecriminalize Nature is a grassroots organization and movement dedicated to decriminalizing the use, possession, cultivation, and sharing of entheogenic plants and fungi.[1] Entheogens include but are not limited to psilocybe mushrooms, ayahuasca, iboga, and cacti. Decriminalize Nature supports and trains local leadership to pass policy[2], having success in multiple cities/counties nationwide so far.
History
editDecriminalize Nature was founded in 2019 in Oakland, California[3]. The organization was founded by the interested underground community in the San Francisco bay area. The founding members were inspired to build the organization based upon years of underground work in spiritual, therapeutic, creative, and other models of consciousness exploration. They all agreed that the idea of nature being criminalized is untenable and this criminalization led to stigmatization. Therefore, education became a critical part of the movement.[4] The organization quickly expanded nationwide, leading to successful decriminalization efforts across various cities in the United States.[5]
Oakland became the first city to pass a resolution decriminalizing entheogenic plants and fungi on June 4, 2019.[6] The Oakland City Council's unanimous decision set a precedent for other cities to follow.[7] The resolution was heavily influenced by research indicating the efficacy of substances like psilocybin and ayahuasca in treating mental health conditions and catalyzing personal and spiritual growth.[8]
Following Oakland's example, several other cities and jurisdictions across the United States have passed similar resolutions including, but not limited to, Santa Cruz, California,[9] Ann Arbor, Michigan,[10] San Francisco, California,[11] Detroit, MI,[12] Washington, D.C.,[13] and Seattle, Washington.[14] The movement continues to grow, advocating for policy changes at local, state, and federal levels.[5]
Decriminalize Nature aims to:
- Educate the Public: Increase awareness about the benefits and risks of entheogenic plants and fungi, emphasizing their historical and cultural significance.
- Promote Research: Advocate for more scientific research into the therapeutic uses of these substances.
- Policy Reform: Push for the decriminalization of entheogenic plants and fungi, removing criminal penalties for their use, possession, sharing, and cultivation.
- Risk Reduction: Encourage safe and informed use of entheogens, including the development of community guidelines and support networks.
Ethos and Methodology
editA core aspect of the movement is the "Grow - Gather - Gift" model,[15] which decriminalizes the cultivation, gathering, and sharing of entheogenic plants and fungi within the community. This model empowers individuals to grow their own entheogens, gather them in nature or community settings, and share them with others, thereby reducing dependency on pharmaceutical companies and fostering self-sufficiency. [1][2][3]
Decriminalize Nature advocates for decriminalization as the first and foremost step before any legalization or medicalization models are considered. The organization emphasizes that decriminalization should not be repealed by subsequent models and calls for the federal descheduling of entheogenic plants and fungi to remove all criminal penalties.[16]
Scientific Basis
editResearch from institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of California San Francisco, and others has shown promising results for the use of psilocybin and other entheogens in treating mental health conditions. These studies suggest that entheogenic substances can have profound therapeutic effects for healthy-normals,[17] end of life anxiety,[18] for those with depression,[19] and other mental health conditions.[20]
See Also
edit- Psychedelics
- Entheogens
- Risk Reduction
- Ayahuasca
- Psilocybe Mushrooms
- Cacti with mescaline
- Plants with ibogaine
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- ^ a b Smith, Patrick (2019-12-24). "Decriminalizing Psychedelics - Change Your Mind, Then Change the Law". EntheoNation. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b c "The Entheogenic Movement: Decriminalize Nature | by The Artifacts Project | Medium". web.archive.org. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Levin, Sam (2019-06-05). "'These are healing plants': Oakland decriminalizes magic mushrooms". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b Lekhtman, Alexander (2019-11-15). "Where US Psychedelic Decriminalization Efforts Stand Right Now". Filter. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Ahmed, Leah Asmelash,Saeed (2019-06-05). "Oakland decriminalizes 'magic mushrooms' and other psychedelic drugs". CNN. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
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- ^ "Can psychedelics heal? A growing movement says yes - SFChronicle.com". web.archive.org. 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ News, A. B. C. "Santa Cruz decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Ann Arbor decriminalizes magic mushrooms, psychedelic plants". AP News. 2020-09-26. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Lekhtman, Alexander (2022-09-08). "San Francisco Decriminalizes Plant-Based Psychedelics". Filter. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Detroit just decriminalized psychedelics and 'magic mushrooms.' Here's what that means". PBS News. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Furst, Camille; Staff • •, NBC Washington (2021-03-16). "DC Loosens Enforcement of Psychedelic Plants, Magic Mushrooms". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Brown, Jon (2021-10-06). "Seattle City Council unanimously supports decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Burton, Miranda. "Denver Mushroom Cooperative Holds Free Psilocybin Exchange". Westword. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Why we support the growing grassroots movement to Decriminalize Nature First and Forever". Chacruna. 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ Griffiths, R. R.; Richards, W. A.; McCann, U.; Jesse, R. (August 2006). "Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance". Psychopharmacology. 187 (3): 268–283, discussion 284–292. doi:10.1007/s00213-006-0457-5. ISSN 0033-3158. PMID 16826400.
- ^ Communications, NYU Web. "The Potential of Psilocybin to Alleviate Psychological and Spiritual Distress in Cancer Patients is Revealed". www.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Psilocybin Rewires the Brain for People with Depression | UC San Francisco". www.ucsf.edu. 2022-04-11. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research". web.archive.org. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-08-16.