I definitely think that we shouldn't be criminalizing drugs. I've had some good experiences and some bad experiences on both LSD and mushrooms and believe that they could be beneficial in medical settings under the right supervision. That being said, people are still going to have bad reactions sometimes. I would think that the benefits are better than the risks, especially compared to our current approach to medicating away depression.
My current view is that I can reach similar states of joy and grounding (including oxytocin release) through meditation, yoga, exercise, play, community, etc. I have been in groups where everyone is partaking in psychedelics - I choose not to and still have wonderful experiences. I think that the drugs taught me how to get to those states but there are not the only way.
The conspiracy theorist in me does not think that "the Man" wants us to be grounded and open in general, including through means of drugs.
My current view is that I can reach similar states of joy and grounding (including oxytocin release) through meditation, yoga, exercise, play, community, etc. I have been in groups where everyone is partaking in psychedelics - I choose not to and still have wonderful experiences. I think that the drugs taught me how to get to those states but there are not the only way.
The conspiracy theorist in me does not think that "the Man" wants us to be grounded and open in general, including through means of drugs.