Aaron Rodgers has as soon as once more praised psychedelics, saying utilizing them helped him in his skilled and private life.
The four-time NFL MVP, who joined the New York Jets from the Inexperienced Bay Packers this offseason, was talking at a psychedelics convention in Denver on Wednesday. Colorado, together with Oregon, lately decriminalized using psychedelic mushrooms, though they continue to be unlawful at a federal stage in the US.
“Is it not ironic that the issues that really broaden your thoughts are unlawful and the issues that preserve you within the decrease chakras and dumb you down have been authorized for hundreds of years?” mentioned Rodgers, who has spoken previously about his use of ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogen.
On Wednesday Rodgers mentioned taking the substance with teammates had been “life altering”, including different athletes had reached out to him in regards to the topic.
“The response from different individuals within the sports activities trade has been unbelievable,” mentioned the 39-year-old. “To see basketball gamers and baseball gamers and surfers, entertainers and my very own teammates and colleagues throughout the league attain out and both share their story about their very own drugs journey or ask to be part of an upcoming one was fairly particular.”
Curiosity in psychedelics as a remedy for points comparable to PTSD, in addition to a gateway to self-knowledge, has elevated in recent times. Nonetheless, consultants warning that substances comparable to ayahuasca may be harmful.
Rodgers mentioned ayahuasca helped him win back-to-back MVPs after experiencing a down yr by his excessive requirements in 2019.
“You understand, it’s going to be arduous to cancel me, as a result of, you realize, the earlier yr, 26 touchdowns, 4 interceptions. We had an excellent season. Ayahuasca, 48 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, MVP. What are you going to say?” he mentioned.
Rodgers has been mocked for his way of life, together with a four-day darkness retreat he underwent earlier than deciding to go away the Packers for the Jets. On Wednesday, the quarterback dismissed these criticisms.
“I assure you all these bums who need to come after me on-line about my expertise and stuff, they’ve by no means tried it,” he mentioned. “They’re the right individuals for it. We have to get these individuals taking it.”
