Steven Wright once said, “If God dropped acid, would He see people?" The use of hallucinogenic and psychedelic drugs have been a controversy in our society for multiple decades. Many scientists and doctors who aren’t educated on the subject would say, “LSD and other common mind-altering drugs are unhealthy for the human psyche and have an unknown effect on the mortal brain.” Through researching and studying different readings regarding psychedelic drugs, I have discovered that these stimulants may in fact be healthier than earlier imagined. With many terminally ill patients having a difficulty suppressing depression, we need a new, effective treatment that can aid them in accepting who they are. Hallucinogenic-assisted psychotherapy can be that new effective treatment in the medical field. Powerful hallucinogens and psychedelic drugs such as Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), Dipropyltryptamine (DPT), and Psilocybin can help terminally ill patients to: (1) unlock their inner creativity, (2) release long lasting depression, and (3) cope with their unique situations. …show more content…
Psilocybin, the chemical component primarily found in the mexicana mushroom, was used in early religious and spiritual rituals. Some of the earliest cultures – North American Indians, Europeans and Asians – have used vegetation found near the area to create mystical compounds used for such purposes. The hallucinogenic floral amalgam formula was often handed down to each generation of shamans and the use of these synthesis were not meant to be used lightly. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a shaman as “a priest or priestess who uses magic for the purpose of curing the sick, divining the hidden, and controlling