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What does it mean?
Declares psychedelics the hope for the people replacing traditional religion.
In plain terms
Dope is the only hope for the people.
What can you take from it?
Seek hope outside traditional institutions.

Where it applies

  • community building
  • drug policy
  • spiritual need

Putting it to work

  • advocacy
  • education
  • harm reduction

Questions to consider

  • What gives you hope?
  • How does society heal?

Another view

Substance use is not a viable solution for everyone.

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