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  • Episode 22 - Gary Smith presents State of the Arizona Cannabis Industry 2020

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 022: Gary Smith presents  State of the Arizona Cannabis Industry 2020 [Presented at the State Bar of Arizona Annual Bar Convention]   

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    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL 

    President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    23 min
  • Episode 021: Interview of Adriana Kertzer, Esq. of Plant Medicine Law - Part 3 of 3

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 021: Interview of Adriana Kertzer, Esq.  of Plant Medicine Law   Part 3 of 3   ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth. 

     ____________________________________________________________  The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   

    This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind. 

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    34 min
  • Episode 021: Interview of Adriana Kertzer, Esq. of Plant Medicine Law - Part 2 of 3

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 021: Interview of Adriana Kertzer, Esq.  of Plant Medicine Law   Part 2 of 3   

    ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL 

    President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.   

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    35 min
  • Episode 021: Interview of Adriana Kertzer, Esq. of Plant Medicine Law - Part 1 of 3

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 021: Interview of Adriana Kertzer, Esq.  of Plant Medicine Law   Part 1 of 3 

      ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    34 min
  • Gary Answers Six Cannabis Questions from the Arizona Bar Convention 2020

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 022: Gary Answers Six Audience Questions from the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association's Presentation at the Arizona Bar Convention 2020    

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    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.   

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL 

    President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host. 

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind. 

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    16 min
  • Episode 020: Six Books Reviewed

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 020: Six Books Reviewed  

    I took vacation two weeks ago and caught up on a little reading.  I comment on each:  

    1.  The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku 

    2.  Magic Medicine by Cody Johnson 

    3.  Drugs and Human Behaviour by Gordon Claridge 

    4.  Medical Psychedelics by Oliver Rumle Hovmand 

    5.  Moksha by Aldous Huxley 

    6.  Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs 1967-2017 by Various    

    ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.   

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   

    This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    21 min
  • Episode 019: Interview of Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Addiction Psychiatrist - - Part 3 of 3

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 019: Interview of Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Addiction Psychiatrist  Part 3 of 3 

       ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    39 min
  • Episode 019: Interview of Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Addiction Psychiatrist - Part 2 of 3

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 019: Interview of Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Addiction Psychiatrist  Part 2 of 3 

      ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.   

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.

     ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.   

     I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    35 min
  • Episode 019: Interview of Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Addiction

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 019: Interview of Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Addiction Psychiatrist  Part 1 of 3

       ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.  

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  

    PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    34 min
  • Episode 018: Yage Assembly v. DEA

    Psychedelica Lex  Episode 018: Yage Assembly v. DEA   

    ____________________________________________________    

    Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church.    

    Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances.    

    ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purposes illegal.  However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers.  Prohibition was more about politics than public health.  Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics.    

    Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial.  Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives.  As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors.   Together we will examine every facet.  Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth.

    ____________________________________________________________  

    The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics,  may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property,  or any combination thereof.  Most states have regulatory and criminal  laws that mimic federal law.   This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this  podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals.    

    I am not your lawyer and this podcast is not legal advice.  PARENTAL ADVISORY:  This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs.   This episode, may contain content that viewers may find offensive.  Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion,  politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will,  the nature of consciousness, art, and law.  Language may be  coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some  combination thereof.    

    Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them  and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host.  

    SPECIAL CAUTION  This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind.  

    Viewer discretion is advised.

    32 min

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