The article argues that ideological concerns and media sensationalism, rather than scientific evidence of harm, shaped the global prohibition of psychedelics in 1971, with diplomacy and political context playing central roles.

The piece highlights how political and cultural factors influence perceptions of psychology-related substances, making it of particular interest to those studying how societal narratives shape mental health policy and research access.

Article Title: New analysis shows ideology, not science, drove the global prohibition of psychedelics

Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/new-analysis-shows-ideology-not-science-drove-the-global-prohibition-of-psychedelics/

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