Poll What are your opinion on usage and legalisation status of psychedelics? (10 votes)
What are your opinion on psychedelics? I am talking specifically about LSD and Shrooms.
I'll just list out the details of how they really are. And whether there are any misconceptions linked to them.
First of all, yes they can absolutely be dangerous. Not because of overdosing but because they're powerful substances which if abused would surely cause psychosis. The good thing is that they don't have any addictive substances in them, so you can't get addicted to them like you get addicted to a cigarette for example. However people still "microdose" on them, which isn't a smart thing to do. These are powerful substances and your brain needs a break once you use them.
It's super irresponsible to drive after doing either of these drugs and if you actually try to drive on them you're not just a danger to yourself but everyone else on the road. However its highly unlikely anyone would actually try that. Another thing to add - they don't affect you physically in a any manner. Your physical condition doesn't detiorate due to these drugs. If you have a mental condition using these drugs is risky as they can make the disease more aggressive. They can also trigger psychosis in people who were prone to it.
Now as for effects - Both are hallucinogens which make the user feel extreme euphoria and see things. On higher doses you could see things that aren't there but normally these hallucinations are based on what's around you. Patterns emerge from everywhere and sometimes people make life changing realizations (Steve Jobs claims LSD changed his life which made him make the products he did). It could very well change a person as these drugs make you introspect. When used responsibly (don't go around driving etc on them) they can be lots on fun or like I said, life changing. Just like euphoria a person could also trigger negative emotions which won't be fun. If you're a new user you should have someone sober to sit with you just in case you have any negative thoughts to comfort you if you feel bad. On top of that the effects last for 10-12 hours. It's impossible to describe what actually happens on these drugs to a person who hasn't done them. I can write many paragraphs but I can never actually explain how they really are. It'd be like explaining color to a person who was born colorblind.
Personally I think they should be legal but carefully distributed. If people want them turn them into a prescription drug. FDA has already approved of using shrooms for therapy for people with depression (there's more to it than just doing the drug however).
What are your opinions on these drugs? I know there's many things around this topic and many people classify these drugs in the same category as cocaine or meth or heroin but I'd argue its because of lack of knowledge.
If you want them to be illegal however it's still a justified viewpoint as these are powerful substances. I do think that eventually drugs like these, which have no physical effects will be popular and used recreastionally pretty widely.
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