Why is it Easier to Die Than to Heal?

Omar Mosleh of the Toronto Star shares the stories of Florence Moureaux and Janis Hughes, two terminal cancer patients who found relief from end-of-life anxiety through psilocybin therapy but are facing government rejections for further access. The article highlights how Canada’s system makes it easier to access Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) than life-affirming psychedelic treatments, raising questions about the barriers to this promising therapy.

Read the story here. 

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