Editing Will it be confirmed that Luigi Mangione used psychedelics? (section)

== Reports of Psychedelic Use in Credible Outlets ==
Several reputable outlets have noted that Luigi Mangione '''may have used psychedelics''', particularly in the context of treating chronic pain. For example, ''The Nation'' – a long-running investigative magazine – reported that Mangione “'''used medicinal psychedelics'''” as part of a broader interest in wellness and self-improvement (A Close Reading of Luigi Mangione’s Self-Help Library | The Nation). This detail was mentioned alongside his pursuits of “clean eating” and involvement in online subcultures, suggesting it was part of his lifestyle or health regimen. Similarly, an American Prospect report found that Mangione’s Goodreads (an online book platform) profile showed an interest in '''experimental remedies like psychedelic therapy''' (Luigi Mangione Had Disappeared, Family and Friends Say - The American Prospect). This implies he had been reading about or considering psychedelics (such as psilocybin mushrooms) for potential therapeutic use.

Other news sources focusing on Mangione’s backstory have echoed these claims in the context of his health struggles. Mangione reportedly suffered severe back pain after a surfing injury and '''“turned to psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms” for relief''', according to one report summarizing friends’ accounts (Luigi Mangione Explored Psychedelic Drugs Post Back Surgery And Went Mostly Without SEX Before Getting Arrested). This aligns with the narrative that his interest in psychedelics was not recreational, but rather an attempt at self-medication for chronic pain when conventional treatments fell short. In short, '''multiple credible reports''' – from investigative articles to news features – indicate that Mangione explored or used psychedelic substances (like psilocybin) as part of coping with his physical and mental health challenges (A Close Reading of Luigi Mangione’s Self-Help Library | The Nation) (Luigi Mangione Explored Psychedelic Drugs Post Back Surgery And Went Mostly Without SEX Before Getting Arrested). Each of these sources provides context that this alleged psychedelic use was connected to '''medicinal or therapeutic purposes''', rather than casual drug use.