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Re:MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the Fir... by nineteen999 on Friday February 03, 2023 @08:47PM (#34650485)
> The hypocrisy of it is quite transparent. Last I checked, possession of cannabis and X rated pornography is illegal in all states and territories of Australia, except for the Australian Capital Territory which is the equivalent of DC. Which of course is where most of the politicians are.

Not to mention the pervasiveness of cocaine throughout the community, from tradies to barristers, doctors etc. The hypocritical nanny state mentality that keeps these politicians acting this way is driven by our community and it is sickening.

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Re:MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the Fir... by abigail95 on Saturday February 04, 2023 @01:02AM (#34651968)
Just look at the price of cocaine compared to other similar countries (UK) and it's obvious that while drug use exists in Australia, that specific drug is used less frequently.
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Re:MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the Fir... by ace2358 on Saturday February 04, 2023 @03:44AM (#34652855)
People spend stupid amounts of money of very low quality drugs all over Australia. It’s very very very common.
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Re:MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the Fir... by brutusborn on Saturday February 04, 2023 @05:19AM (#34653319)
Higher price is a function of demand and scarcity. Scarcity from more difficult smuggling routes and demand from popularity. Although you are correct insofar as a lot of people can’t afford to do it regularly.
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