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Re:Is the psychedelic therapy bubble about to burst? by sharadov on Saturday September 03, 2022 @03:35PM (#32705294)
But can't that experience be had under different circumstances - like a meditation retreat, or travel to a completely new country?

Meditation practice under a guide, can rewire your brain much like psychedelics.

Not to diss on psychedelics - but there is way too much hype about it being a miracle cure for all your psychological ailments.

Psychedelics are wonderful but dangerous and to be used under the right set and setting, a bad trip can induce psychosis and my fear is people with existing mental ailments will start popping psychedelics - not paying much attention and end up in a far worse place than they started.

Hopefully it is regulated.

Re:Is the psychedelic therapy bubble about to burst? by gentleman11 on Saturday September 03, 2022 @03:56PM (#32705494)
The same is true of some existing meds and even meditation is known to trigger psychosis and anxiety. Most antidepressants come with a warning that they may trigger suicide