> But do I want some recent college graduate with a psychology degree to be in charge of my experience? As far as I know, psychologists can't prescribe drugs f

> But do I want some recent college graduate with a psychology degree to be in charge of my experience? As far as I know, psychologists can't prescribe drugs for their patients, only psychiatrists can. And psychiatrists are MBBS / MD doctors. If these kinds of drugs are made legal, even for recreational purpose, I would obviously ofcourse like a doctor to prescribe it and advise me on its usage! Edit: I looked it up, and even in the US where some states allow psychologists to prescribe medicine, the requirements are quite high: In Louisiana: Psychologists must first complete a postdoctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology before they can prescribe medications. In New Mexico: Psychologists must complete 450 hours of didactic training and 400 hours of supervised practice in psychopharmacology. In Illinois: Psychologists must receive specialized training in psychopharmacology. In addition to this training, they must complete a supervised clinical rotation that lasts 14 months and covers a variety of settings including hospitals, prisons, and mental health clinics. In Iowa: Psychologists must complete a postdoctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology. They also need relevant clinical experience in assessment and pathophysiology. In Idaho: Psychologists need a postdoctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology. There are no specific hourly requirements for training. Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/can-psychologists-prescribe-medications-2795756 https://www.verywellmind.com/can-psychologists-prescribe-med...