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Vivek Ramaswamy on Drugs
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To stop fentanyl, build wall at northern border as well
Vivek Ramaswamy: And then the other thing that hasn't been discussed is the northern border. I'm the only candidate on the stage as far as I'm aware, who has actually visited the northern border.
There was enough fentanyl that was captured just on the northern border last year to kill 3 million Americans. So we got to just skate to where the puck is going, not just where the puck is. Don't just build the wall, build both walls.
Source: NBC News 2023 Republican primary debate in Miami
, Nov 8, 2023
Legalize marijuana, plus psychedelics for PTSD vets
Ramaswamy says he supports federally legalizing marijuana and allowing veterans with PTSD to use certain psychedelicsRamaswamy also posted on social media: "I support decriminalizing ayahuasca & ketamine for veterans suffering from PTSD, to prevent
the epidemic of fentanyl & suicide."
Ramaswamy repeatedly described decriminalization as an "important" piece of a more comprehensive drug policy, emphasizing his view that tighter border security and reduced U.S. demand for drugs are also
essential. "In the long run, decriminalization, serially, is an important part of the long-run solution here," he said in June in NH, adding that he's skeptical of prohibition and is "not a war-on-drugs person."
He also stressed the availability of
psychedelics as a viable alternative for people who are suffering from mental health conditions. "For veterans at least. Let's start with PTSD, where there's good evidence for psychedelics, from ayahuasca to ketamine," Ramaswamy said.
Source: 2024 Presidential campaign "Marijuana Moment" press release
, Aug 15, 2023
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