Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy

President Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent book that people should consider using unproven psychedelic drugs as therapy and in a newsletter suggested her use of mushrooms helped her find love. Dr. Casey Means’ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law. The surgeon general’s job is to provide Americans with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health. Means made the recommendation in her 2024 book, “Good Energy.” Means received her undergraduate and medical degrees from Stanford University and began a medical residency in Oregon but didn't complete it. Means has declined to comment.