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Relegalise the supply and possession of psilocybin ('magic') mushrooms
To the UK's Minister for Drug Policy: We call on you to relegalise the supply and possession of psilocybin ('magic') mushrooms, which was legal in the UK until 2005 .
Psilocybin mushrooms have thousands of years of recorded human use. Studies indicate that they help people to become calmer, happier, kinder and more open-minded . Their benefits are such that, despite their current legal status, more than 100,000 people take them every year .
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Support independent eco journalism that drives real change.Psilocybin mushrooms are non-toxic , are not addictive and have not been shown to have any detrimental effect on long-term mental health (in fact, they may be beneficial in this regard). They can be grown domestically in a way which does not harm people or the environment. Psilocybin fungi continue to be sold legally in the Netherlands with no adverse consequences .
Psilocybin mushrooms have significant potential as medicines, with psilocybin being investigated as a treatment for depression, anxiety, addiction and PTSD. Research shows that just a single dose of psilocybin lifts anxiety and depression for six months or longer .
Experts believe that relegalising psilocybin mushrooms would result in a significant drop in consumption of less safe substances, resulting in a net health benefit to society with significant associated cost savings .
As citizens of a rational society, we ask you to consider the facts and take steps to relegalise the supply and possession of psilocybin mushrooms.
