I think the key factors to consider when talking about the best way to regard psychedelic substances is what potential benefits or harms do they have at the ind

I think the key factors to consider when talking about the best way to regard psychedelic substances is what potential benefits or harms do they have at the individual or societal level, for example an overdose that causes permanent debilitation or death. In my view, any potential regulation or guidance should be seeking to minimise the harms while maximizing the benefits. I also think historical precedent should be considered as part of the process to identifying that. As an aside to some of the comments made in the article, you can still be religious without theism. And in a way any religious experience could also be considered as a kind of mental health medication.