A forthcoming book, "American Canto" by journalist Olivia Nuzzi, suggests that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), continues to use psychedelics, including DMT, despite being sober from other drugs for decades. While the book does not explicitly name Kennedy, details point to him. This comes amidst Kennedy's public support for expanding research and legal access to psychedelic therapy, particularly for military veterans, and his criticism of previous administrations' suppression of psychedelics.

Book Suggests RFK Jr. Continues Using Psychedelics

Nov 17, 2025

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Kyle Jaeger

Marijuana Moment

It looks like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., currently serving as the HHS Secretary, is making waves again with some pretty wild claims about his personal life. A new book by journalist Olivia Nuzzi suggests that while Kennedy has been sober from many substances for years, he still dabbles in psychedelics like DMT. Even though the book uses a pseudonym, the details point directly to him. Kennedy has never been shy about his interest in these substances, recently pushing for more federal research and expanded access to psychedelic therapy for veterans.

For the cannabis and plant medicine community, this is a fascinating development. Having someone at the highest levels of government who understands the transformative power of these substances from personal experience could be a game-changer. While some might call it controversial, his vocal support for ending the "war" on psychedelics could finally help normalize these treatments for everyone. It shows that the conversation around plant medicine is moving into the mainstream, led by people who aren't afraid to acknowledge their potential benefits.

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