Colorado has legalized psychedelic therapy, becoming the second state to do so, following a 2022 ballot measure for psilocybin use.
A conflict arises in Colorado Springs, where conservative leaders aim to impose restrictions on treatment access that veterans oppose.
Veterans argue the proposed restrictions could limit healing centers and increase wait times for those seeking therapy for PTSD.
Despite some support from conservative council members, city council passed restrictions aimed at limiting the locations of treatment centers.
Psychiatric research supports psychedelics for mental health, but FDA approval remains a hurdle for psilocybin therapy, causing concern among advocates.