Divergent States Special Report: Robert Rush on the DEA’s Psychedelic Scheduling Proposal

What evidence should justify placing a psychedelic substance in Schedule I, and what happens to research when those restrictions take effect? Attorney Robert T. Rush joins 3L1T3 and Bryan to discuss the DEA’s proposal to schedule five tryptamines: 4-OH-DiPT, 5-MeO-AMT, 5-MeO-MiPT, 5-MeO-DET, and DiPT. Rush explains his objections to the government’s evidence, the potential consequences for researchers, and his work defending cognitive liberty. We also revisit the disputed use of Reddit posts ...