Compliance Flashback: Nixon's Controlled Substance Act and the Dawn of Psychedelic Prohibition

This article provides historical context for psychedelic legislation, tracing the journey from LSD's 1960s counterculture prominence to its prohibition under Nixon's 1971 Controlled Substance Act. Understanding this foundational legal framework is crucial for merchants navigating the evolving landscape of psychedelic compliance, as the War on Drugs shows signs of waning. It highlights the significant legislative turning point that criminalized many substances now undergoing reevaluation.