Some psychedelic drugs could be decriminalized in Maryland in the near future if lawmakers heed the recommendations of a task force they assigned to consider the impacts of making the drugs more accessible.
The State of Maryland’s Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances, created by the General Assembly in 2024, recommended the legalization of psilocybin, commonly known as mushrooms, DMT and mescaline.
“Maryland now stands at a threshold. The state’s long history of medical innovation, public health leadership, and commitment to religious and civil freedom provide a strong foundation to lead the nation in psychedelic policy reform,” the study states…