I generally agree with the sentiment that American culture tends to over-prescribe medication. That said, I've had a lot of incredibly positive experiences with

I generally agree with the sentiment that American culture tends to over-prescribe medication. That said, I've had a lot of incredibly positive experiences with psychedelics and I think taking a substance under the supervision of a trained therapist is different than just handing out bottles of pills. The other great thing about psychedelics is that they're typically only used temporarily as opposed to many other kinds of prescription antidepressants, which often need to be taken for extended periods or for life. The pharma industry has tended to favor solutions that incentivize the latter and I think we desperately need alternatives that don't require long-term intervention.