Is DMT Legal in the US? Navigating Federal, State, and Local Laws
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Despite growing interest in its therapeutic potential, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a Schedule I controlled substance under US federal law, making it broadly illegal to possess, distribute, or manufacture. However, this federal prohibition exists alongside a complex legal patchwork that includes specific religious exemptions, authorized scientific research, and recent state- and city-level decriminalization efforts.
