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202044 minPGdocumentary

The Loophole to Legally Administer Psychedelics

202044 minPGdocumentary

Shaman Steve's Ayahuasca church in Kentucky offers a legal avenue for healing, as a woman seeks to overcome trauma inflicted by her father.

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The Loophole to Legally Administer Psychedelics

2020• 44 minPG

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Shaman Steve's Ayahuasca church in Kentucky offers a legal avenue for healing, as a woman seeks to overcome trauma inflicted by her father.

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Shaman Steve established an Ayahuasca church in Kentucky's Bible Belt, aiming to provide a legal avenue for administering psychedelics. The church serves as a sanctuary for individuals seeking healing, including a woman grappling with the trauma inflicted by her abusive father. Through the use of Ayahuasca, participants explore their inner struggles and seek transformative experiences, challenging societal norms surrounding psychedelics and spirituality in a conservative region. The church's existence raises important questions about legality, faith, and personal healing.

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