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Dear Jefferson County Commissioners,
We are currently amidst both an opioid crisis and a mental health crisis. Many people are suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, amongst a myriad of physical comorbidities. Numerous
studies released on psilocybin, ayahuasca, and other natural entheogens conclusively demonstrate they benefit mental health more successfully than many commercially available pharmaceuticals.
While traditional 12-step programs have a success rate of between 8-20%, in treating substance use disorder, psychedelic therapy shows a success rate of 40-60%, including treatment
of opioid dependence.
Oregon and Colorado allow psilocybin services and decriminalized entheogens statewide. Over a dozen local governments including Seattle, Port Townsend, and counties such as Washtenaw
County, Michigan have also decriminalized entheogens. This isn't a new idea, please pass this resolution and don't prosecute individuals for using every tool at their disposal to improve
their lives.
Sincerely,
Kody Zalewski
Co-Director, He/They
206-854-6631
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