I agree with your statement on principle that we should make these drugs widely available when we find efficacy.
I disagree that we shouldn't try to separate psychedelic effects from therapeutic action. There is a body of research on ketamine metabolites. Some of these metabolites may have less psychedelic effects and more anti-depressant action.
I need to take ketamine almost every day. This means there are several hours when my ability to read, think, and remember things is impaired. I hope we are able to discover better drugs.
> This means there are several hours when my ability to read, think, and remember things is impaired. I hope we are able to discover better drugs.
I don't think people give this enough consideration. Tripping on mushrooms might be enjoyable to some, but having it as a regimented treatment means you are losing a lot of time where you cannot be productive, cannot enjoy the company of your sober friends and family, etc.
I disagree that we shouldn't try to separate psychedelic effects from therapeutic action. There is a body of research on ketamine metabolites. Some of these metabolites may have less psychedelic effects and more anti-depressant action.
I need to take ketamine almost every day. This means there are several hours when my ability to read, think, and remember things is impaired. I hope we are able to discover better drugs.