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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Stephen Simpson

With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research

The Rotunda seen from the Capitol Extension in Austin on Aug. 11, 2021.
The Rotunda seen from the Capitol Extension in Austin on Aug. 11, 2021. (Credit: Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune)

As Texas sets to crack down on the recreational use of cannabis, state leaders are opting to invest $50 million in another plant with purported medicinal benefits – a psychedelic called ibogaine.

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