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While regulators explore how psychedelics can be incorporated into existing healthcare models, patterns of psychedelic use extend beyond clinical settings. These naturalistic or non-clinical applications\u2014for spiritual growth, social bonding, ecological connection, and overall health\u2014have occurred for thousands of years in various cultural contexts. In this critical analysis, we examine historical evidence depicting how psychedelics were utilized in the Americas, before and after European colonization. We highlight the racialized and religious origins of prohibitionist drug policy, as well as U.S. healthcare norms that constrain avenues for mental health, personal choice, and general flourishing. 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