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Re:Should We Loosen the Restrictions on Psychedelics? by anoneemouse on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @05:21AM (#17556595)
I think the consensus is psychedelics can trigger or exacerbate mental illness you're already predisposed to. If your family has a history of mental illness you should probably avoid psychedelics. Even if they don't it might be wise to wait until your late 20s to see if any signs of mental illness appear.

But that's not really any different than people predisposed to heart disease smoking or drinking alcohol or eating McDonalds.

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Re:Should We Loosen the Restrictions on Psychedelics? by ada1981 on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @07:25AM (#17557294)
“New Studies Fail To Find Associations Between Psychedelic Drugs And Mental Health Problems“

http://www.iflscience.com/brain/new-studies-fail-find-associ...

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Re:Should We Loosen the Restrictions on Psychedelics? by dzelzs on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @08:19AM (#17557640)
The psychodelics will not cause the illness in any way or form - rather the "experience" might trigger an existing one (that potentially can be caused by anything). Although thats still fits with the point about having a disposition to something and acting accordingly. AKA using common sense :D
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Re:Should We Loosen the Restrictions on Psychedelics? by 1000units on Wednesday July 18, 2018 @05:35AM (#17556664)
In the worst case McDonald's takes far longer to effectively render you a nonperson, for one. Tastes better too.
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