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Native American News Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development Published: Jan. 08, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

Peyote is being threatened by overharvesting, drug decriminalization laws and a resurgence in psychedelic use.

Peyote has been used spiritually in ceremonies, and as a medicine by Native American people for millennia. It contains several psychoactive compounds, primarily mescaline, which is a hallucinogen.