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Gov Newsom vetoed SB 58, our bill to decriminalize mushrooms & other naturally occurring psychedelics. So for now, folks who benefit from these non-addictive substances remain classified as criminals under CA law.that the bill would keep individuals who use psychedelics from getting grouped together with those who use other controlled substances like meth and heroin, arguing that psychedelics are non-addictive and contain therapeutic properties.
It's not the end of Wiener's fight."I look forward to introducing therapeutic-focused legislation next year," he said in a statement.Charlotte Maya's memoir,"Sushi Tuesdays: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family Resilience" is an intimate looks at how she continues to navigate her husband's suicide.
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