Supporters of ballot Question 4, which would legalize psychedelics in Massachusetts, gathered Tuesday outside the State House in hopes of rallying additional support in the final week before Election Day. One high-profile supporter in the group was former actor Eliza Dushku, who is now an advocate for psychedelic-assisted therapy. Known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Bring It On,” Dushku said the treatment helped her to recover from childhood trauma.”I come at this as somebody who has been a client or a patient, so to speak. Psychedelic-assisted therapy that completely changed my life,” she said. She subsequently obtained a certification in psychedelic-assisted therapy and set out for a master’s degree in counseling and clinical mental health.Opponents of Question 4 argue the measure leaves out important safeguards, particularly around the lack of required medical professionals at therapy sites and allowing users to cultivate the mushrooms at home. “This …
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