Interpretations of the fifth precept
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Sura = spirits
Meraya = fermented liquor
Majja = intoxicants
Does marijuana cause heedlessness, for example?
Yes.
You might argue that marijuana does not cause heedlessness
You might try but you cannot.
Any type of drug which the government forbids you to operate heavy machinery on while under the influence would be an intoxicant.
Yes.
What about drugs prescribed by doctors with side effects? Or antidepressants?
Yes. Cause heedlessness & generally prescribed to the heedless.
Psychedelic assisted therapy?
Yes. Intoxicant.
My question here is if there is a consensus as to the correct level of interpretation among academic/monks currently practicing.
No.
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