Entheogens Decriminalized in Washtenaw County

The decriminalization of entheogenic plants in Ann Arbor has sparked a movement in Michigan, as the new Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit, decides to stop prosecuting individuals that are in possession of psychedelic plants and fungi.

Savit said in a statement, "I support the decriminalization of entheogenic plants. I believe the war on drugs has been in abject failure, and I see no reason to criminalize or prosecute people for the use of such plants. That was my position before the Ann Arbor City Council resolution, and it's true with even greater force afterward. The truth of the matter is, the vast majority of people who engage in substance use can do so without criminal consequences. But for an unlucky few, their decision to use substances results in harsh, life-changing penalties. The war on drugs has thus created a cruel roulette wheel of sorts. And it's a weighted wheel, as the data clearly shows that black people and people of color are far more likely to face criminal consequences related to drug use than white people. The Ann Arbor City Council resolution of course applies only in Ann Arbor. But, consistent with the resolution, I do not plan to prosecute the use or possession of entheogenic plants or fungi in any other part of the county." 2020 has been the year of chaos, conspiracy, and covid, which led to another pandemic, the mental health crisis. Now more than ever people are looking for alternative therapies and all-natural medicines that don't cause worsening side-effects or drug dependency that usually leads to addiction. Psychedelic plants and fungi could be the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual remedy that we've all been looking for. A priority for our leaders is to end the failed war on drugs. This could mean nationwide decriminalization and even full legalization for personal use, cultivation, possession, and consumption of psychedelic plants and fungi for medical, recreational, and religious purposes.