Local advocate talks about growing support for psychedelic treatments

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With more and more data showing the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for PTSD and other mental health conditions, there has been growing support for their availability.

Studies like one at Emery University have shown that psychedelics such as psilocybin could be effective for patients with treatment-resistant depression, and in Minnesota, the Psychedelic Drug Task Force recommended that psilocybin be decriminalized in a bill that failed to make it through the last legislative session.

For one local advocate, the growing interest in psychedelic treatments is encouraging, and he says it really is down to the data.

“It’s been out of the hands of people, if they’re looking to not do anything illegal, for a very long time, and it’s really wonderful that it’s kind of gaining traction here and people are recognizing it as a viable alternative.” Rasmussen said.

It is unclear at this time if the bill will be reintroduced in the next Minnesota Legislative session.