Describe the Use of Peyote in Religious Ceremonies
The Native American Church uses peyote. Although adults who use peyote strictly for religious ceremonies do not appear to suffer negative consequences from such use Halpern et al 2005 there is no similar evidence for youth whose brains are still developing. The Ancient Tradition Of The Peyote Ceremony Benzinga Early European explorers describe individual Native American tribes and even small bands. . In many states a special exemption is made for members of the Native American Church NAC to use peyote in bona fide religious ceremonies often regardless of race or tribal membership. But in other states including Arizona peyote is legal or tolerated for any bona fide religious organization whether the NAC or not. Although currently they are classified as a Schedule 1 drug in the United States and many other countries recent research into their therapeutic potential seems very promising. Mescaline has been used by Native Ameri...