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No regulatory body watching the production is one thing. You are buying from criminals. I'm all-in on the legalization of all drugs if only for the consumer pro

No regulatory body watching the production is one thing. You are buying from criminals. I'm all-in on the legalization of all drugs if only for the consumer protections it would introduce. Then there's the issue of harm-reduction for those that truly have a dependency/addiction problem AND generally freedom for freedoms sake. The psilocybin treatment is also reported as way more effective when administered as part of therapy. You are supposed to trip under the guidance of a professional.

AnthonBerg 7y ago
”You are supposed to trip under the guidance of a professional” I don’t think that this statement is technically accurate - fortunately. Studies have shown that following a certain protocol or setting will increase the effectiveness. That framework is published science.
- Beltiras 7y ago
  I'm speaking within the framework of what is sensible, given the science. If you want the trip to have more lasting effect then according to the research you should have someone guiding you along. It kinda makes sense too. You can spend a trip looking at butterflies and admiring them taking with you from the experience a certain wonder for the beauty of nature. It might even help you with your depression somewhat but will not substitute professional guidance that will help you confront what is an underlying psychological issue actually causing the depression.
  - xorfish 7y ago
    I think the point was that a sitter doesn't need to do it professionaly. A trusted, sober guide with some experience will work as well.
- unR34L 7y ago
  Could you provide a link to the protocol or framework that you mentioned? I’m considering trying Psylocybin and would like to get informed beforehand.
- AnthonBerg 7y ago
  Update: A downvoted post asked how to find that protocol or framework. I’d advise looking at MAPS’ site at http://maps.org/ http://maps.org/ - there are manuals and protocols there - as well as tracking back to the source studies that the FDA is basing its decisions on and searching on Google Scholar for papers.

AnthonBerg 7y ago

”You are supposed to trip under the guidance of a professional” I don’t think that this statement is technically accurate - fortunately. Studies have shown that following a certain protocol or setting will increase the effectiveness. That framework is published science.

Beltiras 7y ago
I'm speaking within the framework of what is sensible, given the science. If you want the trip to have more lasting effect then according to the research you should have someone guiding you along. It kinda makes sense too. You can spend a trip looking at butterflies and admiring them taking with you from the experience a certain wonder for the beauty of nature. It might even help you with your depression somewhat but will not substitute professional guidance that will help you confront what is an underlying psychological issue actually causing the depression.
- xorfish 7y ago
  I think the point was that a sitter doesn't need to do it professionaly. A trusted, sober guide with some experience will work as well.
unR34L 7y ago
Could you provide a link to the protocol or framework that you mentioned? I’m considering trying Psylocybin and would like to get informed beforehand.
AnthonBerg 7y ago
Update: A downvoted post asked how to find that protocol or framework. I’d advise looking at MAPS’ site at http://maps.org/ http://maps.org/ - there are manuals and protocols there - as well as tracking back to the source studies that the FDA is basing its decisions on and searching on Google Scholar for papers.