Oakland becomes the second US city to decriminalize magic mushrooms
No city funds could be used to enforce laws criminalizing the substances, and the Alameda County District Attorney would stop prosecuting people who have been apprehended for use or possession.
Amendments offered by Councilmember Loren Taylor added caveats that the substances"are not for everyone," recommending that people with PTSD or major depression seek professional help before using them and that people"don't go solo" but seek expert guidance and have a trusted friend present during the use.
"Entheogenic plants and fungi are tremendous for helping to enable healing, particularly for folks who have experienced trauma in their lives," Carlos Plazola, chair of the advocacy group Decriminalize Nature Oakland, said before the council meeting."These plants are being recommended pretty extensively undercover, underground, by doctors and therapists."
Magic mushrooms would remain illegal under both federal and state laws. Entheogenic substances are considered Schedule 1 drugs under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which categorizes drugs that have potential for abuse and no medical value.To address such concerns, Gallo said earlier, lawmakers would have to establish rules and regulations about the use of such substances, including what exactly can be used, how to use them and what associated risks are.
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