This is my concern as well. One could strongly argue that government & quite a few special interest would prefer the research was directed toward 'non-hallucin

This is my concern as well. One could strongly argue that government & quite a few special interest would prefer the research was directed toward 'non-hallucinogenic' research paths. Why? Psychedelic 'hallucinations' aka altered perception have lasting effects on your outlook on reality, and it typically orients folks a little more toward to truth (e.g. concluding "maybe my life of empty materialism & status chasing isn't as deeply satisfying as I've come to believe." or "maybe I don't need daily zoloft if I change my values & life."). Aside: Non-hallucinogenic psych analogous could be useful for folks with schizophrenia or panic.