Key points:
- Voters in New Jersey legalized the use of recreational marijuana.
- Oregon became the first state in the United States to legalize the use of ‘magic’ mushrooms.
Voters in New Jersey and Arizona legalized marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday, and in Oregon approved the country’s first therapeutic use for psilocybin, the hallucinogenic drug known as magic mushrooms.
An important part of Phil Murphy’s campaign in the 2020 elections was the legalization of recreational marijuana. Murphy took to Twitter wrote “Public Question #1 to legalize adult use of marijuana passed overwhelmingly tonight, a huge step forward for racial and social justice and our economy. Thank you @NJCAN 2020 and all the advocates for standing on the right side of the history.”
As per the amendment that will come into effect after the legalization those under 21 and older can purchase and use marijuana.
Oregon legalize Magic Mushroom
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Meanwhile, Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms. However, the approval comes with restriction. The use of magic mushrooms will be allowed under supervision. 55 percent of voters agreed to the legalization of mashoorms.
Thomas Eckert, a psychotherapist and a chief petitioner of the measure told Oregon Live said that psilocybin could prove fruitful in helping people struggling with anxiety and depression. Eckert added, “We need options. And this is a valid therapeutic option that could help thousands of people.”
