…beneficial…
Do you think that people should be allowed to use these psychedelics outside the pharmaceutical-medical system [or Oregon M109 framework]? Or that current restrictions on their use should be relaxed?
…in general I think it’s strange to punish someone for using any substance… the people who are taking these substances now tend to be well-informed and smart about it. As a psychiatrist, it’s easy to say that people should only use these drugs in a… context with a specific… format. But I think that would be arrogant, because there is a shamanistic culture with wonderful, wise people who have many generations of experience using and sharing these compounds and experiences. I think there are always risks, and you could end up in an unsafe retreat or place… as long as the shaman or therapist knows what they are doing and there is an adequate preparation phase, it can be a safe experience anywhere in the world.
Original Article (El Pais):
Are psychedelic drugs beneficial for people without mental disorders?
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