Pushing back on the term “therapy” in Oregon’s Measure 109
While the high cost of services (possibly unavoidable under current rules) is a constant focus, particularly among advocates and the broader psychedelic community, I often find myself debating the terminology for psilocybin services under Measure 109, particularly the use of the term “therapy.”
Using “therapy” to describe services under Measure 109 is… a misnomer. In traditional healthcare settings, therapy implies a medical or clinical intervention to treat or manage a particular condition. However, psilocybin services under Measure 109 are distinct from medical services… the use of language plays a pivotal role in shaping perceptions and expectations. Using terms like “therapy,” service centers, and facilitators may inflate expectations, potentially leading clients to believe they are receiving a higher level of care or a medical service.
Original Article (Lucid News):
Pushing back on the term “therapy” in Oregon’s Measure 109
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