The vote on the Deschutes County ballot on psilocybin mushrooms is like Deschutes County Commissioners Patti Adair and Tony DeBone saying: “Sorry voters, we didn’t like how you voted before. Try again.â€
Oregon voters approved Measure 109 in 2020, legalizing hallucinogenic mushrooms in many ways in Oregon — production, processing and treatment.
Deschutes County voters approved it, too.
Does the county really need to vote on that again? We don’t think so. And we endorse voting “no†on the .
Adair and Tony DeBone voted to put it on the ballot. The measure would prohibit psilocybin manufacturing and treatment centers in the unincorporated parts of the county. This measure would not change what happens in the city limits of Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters. Everyone in the county gets to vote on this measure. There are separate, similar measures on the ballot specifically for La Pine and Redmond.
Many people are rightly concerned about what the regulations for psilocybin will be. That’s a concern with anything new government does — a tax, a policy, a building code, regulating a new type of business. And yes there is reason to be cautious about how a new drug will be regulated.
The state is setting rules. The county is coming up with its own regulations. Get them right. If they aren’t producing the desired outcome, fix them. The voters spoke. Carry out their wishes.
We think you should vote “no†on the Deschutes County psilocybin ban. But whatever you do, please vote.
I plan to vote "no" and support psilocybin services under a therapeutic & regulated context to those that are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and general wellness. SSRI's and MAOI serve a very small purpose, are over prescribed and come with a list of side effects. Mental heath and those suffering need more options! Vote "No" on 9-152
This doesn’t seem regulated or therapeutic. The people who are in charge of all aspects of psilocybin treatment are only required to have 160 hours of training and a high school diploma. There’s no medical oversight to protect people from drug drug interactions and screen out people at increased risk of cardiac impacts, like was done in all of the studies. Yikes.
ONLY 160 hours? Just how much training in harm reduction do you think is necessary? These retreat providers aren't trying to be therapists, and for what it's worth, most if not all retreat centers do have a medical screening process.
Decriminalizing drugs is what got our homeless population to skyrocket. I’m sure there are benefits to psilocybin but for now, let’s get Bend back. I vote yes to ban psilocybin (for now). We have too much on our plate to start regulating more drugs. Let’s talk in the near future with a better game plan.
I assume you're talking about cannabis, which many other states and localities have done as well, and as far as I know, there hasn't been any issues with increased homelessness as a result. So may I ask what you're basing this opinion on? How do you feel the two are connected?
I should also add that it's precisely because the nation has a lot on our plate that psychedelics could be beneficial in helping people find better mental health. Check out the studies done that show how magic mushrooms can be just as beneficial if not more so than antidepressants, for example.
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I plan to vote "no" and support psilocybin services under a therapeutic & regulated context to those that are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and general wellness. SSRI's and MAOI serve a very small purpose, are over prescribed and come with a list of side effects. Mental heath and those suffering need more options! Vote "No" on 9-152
This doesn’t seem regulated or therapeutic. The people who are in charge of all aspects of psilocybin treatment are only required to have 160 hours of training and a high school diploma. There’s no medical oversight to protect people from drug drug interactions and screen out people at increased risk of cardiac impacts, like was done in all of the studies. Yikes.
ONLY 160 hours? Just how much training in harm reduction do you think is necessary? These retreat providers aren't trying to be therapists, and for what it's worth, most if not all retreat centers do have a medical screening process.
Decriminalizing drugs is what got our homeless population to skyrocket. I’m sure there are benefits to psilocybin but for now, let’s get Bend back. I vote yes to ban psilocybin (for now). We have too much on our plate to start regulating more drugs. Let’s talk in the near future with a better game plan.
I assume you're talking about cannabis, which many other states and localities have done as well, and as far as I know, there hasn't been any issues with increased homelessness as a result. So may I ask what you're basing this opinion on? How do you feel the two are connected?
I should also add that it's precisely because the nation has a lot on our plate that psychedelics could be beneficial in helping people find better mental health. Check out the studies done that show how magic mushrooms can be just as beneficial if not more so than antidepressants, for example.
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