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Supporters urge decriminalization of entheogens in Jackson; council members voice interest in study
Summary
Public commenters urged the Jackson City Council on April 15 to decriminalize entheogens locally; proponents described health‑care benefits and non‑addictiveness, while opponents cited safety concerns.
Several speakers asked the Jackson City Council at its April 15 meeting to consider a local initiative to decriminalize entheogens — plant‑ and fungi‑based psychedelics, commonly described as psilocybin or “magic mushrooms” — while others warned of potential harms.
Justine Melville, who identified her address as 739 North State Street, said entheogenic medicines treat mental‑health conditions and “are generally safe for the user. They are not addictive.” She asked the council to consider a local decriminalization initiative that would make enforcement of cultivation or possession a lower policing priority and to promote education and safety measures rather than…
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