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- A study in Contemporary Drug Problems argues the 1971 United Nations ban on psychedelics was driven more by political ideology and media panic than scientific evidence.
- Researchers analyzed historical documents and found diplomats framed psychedelics as a public health threat, driven by sensationalized media.
- The study notes a divide between wealthy and developing nations during negotiations and calls reevaluation of international drug laws to facilitate modern medical research.
