Question 4 debate: Legalization of psychedelics [Video]

Should Massachusetts allow anyone over age 21 to use certain natural psychedelic substances, including so-called magic mushrooms, under licensed supervision? Emily Oneschuk, of Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, and Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, of the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society, debated the issue appearing on Massachusetts ballots as Question 4 in the upcoming election.WCVB NewsCenter 5 is proud to partner with WBUR and stream the debate during our week-long, joint effort to educate voters on the Massachusetts ballot questions. The effort also includes nightly reports on Channel 5 about the questions to help you reach a decision. “We’re in a mental health crisis and the options we currently have just aren’t serving people the way we need to and people need more options,” Oneschuk said during the debate. “I’ve met hundreds of other people who this has helped and it feels, you know, incredibly important to bring this other option when I know …