I feel like many here are missing the point of this post sadly. Most of the comments here are asking questions in a manner that promotes taking these substances. And although I think we can all agree we need to study this more, the point of this post was to showcase the negative experiences people have using them after reading too much about the positive effects on the internet, in the media, on reddit, on netflix. There are so many positive links and articles surrounding this subject and almost none regarding the dangers, especially here on reddit. We are rapidly changing how people view these substances and we are going to experience some blowback. And thats what these guys are talking about. Sadly I was one of the victims. I took mushrooms 3 years ago and it has completely ruined my life. Im a little better now but there isn't a day that goes by where I'm not negatively affected by it. So my question is, how do you we get people to realise that this can go wrong? Its not all positive nor is risk free. Many people take these substances and are never the same again. I was watching a podcast with Joe Koy who had his genetic testing done. The doctor had told him that he had a gene for schizophrenia that could be triggered by using Marijuana or psychedelics. Luckily he wasn't a big user but he preached the dangers. I imagine many people have these sort of triggers and its important people take caution when diving into this world.