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Texans share their experience on the psychedelic that the state is spending millions to study
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Pooja Lodhia , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this developing story, including the specifics of the state's research efforts and the experiences of local patients, readers can refer to the full report from ABC13 Houston.
In Texas, some individuals are seeking a powerful psychedelic drug for mental health treatment. This drug is not regulated and is being obtained by traveling across the border. Some Texans have shared their experiences with this psychedelic, citing its potential benefits for mental health.
The state of Texas is also taking an interest, allocating millions of dollars to study the substance. For more information on this developing story, including the specifics of the state's research efforts and the experiences of local patients, readers can refer to the full report from ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 27, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, some individuals are seeking a powerful psychedelic drug for mental health treatment. This drug is not regulated and is being obtained by traveling across the border. Some Texans have…
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