Psychedelics are as good at reducing symptoms of depression

Questioning the real reasons why Psychedelics Are Illegal?

Regarding the including of Russell B in this feature – this was written before allegations of abuse surfaced; while we recognize these are just allegations – content will be edited further if things are proven.

Trials in both the UK and US have shown that psychedelics are as good at reducing symptoms of depression as conventional treatment, but also that they actively improve people’s well-being. So why are they still illegal?

“Psychedelics are illegal not because a loving government is concerned that you may jump out of a third story window. Psychedelics are illegal because they dissolve opinion structures and culturally laid down models of behavior and information processing. They open you up to the possibility that everything you know is wrong.” ― Terence McKenna