When used for treatment, you don't "trip" in the recreational sense. The medication is taken in a very controlled environment with a highly trained mental heal

When used for treatment, you don't "trip" in the recreational sense. The medication is taken in a very controlled environment with a highly trained mental health professional. There are also pre- and post-sessions to help people prepare for the experience and come out from it with positive outcomes. Agreed that children probably shouldn't be given such strong drugs. I don't think you'd find a professional advocating for that. As for the elderly, the drugs have been used in near-death therapy with elderly terminal patients. It has helped people overcome their fear and anxiety around dying and come to terms with their situation in a peaceful way.