I have only tried mushroom a few times in the past (a decade ago) which are told to be similar to LSD (but weaker). And while I acted mostly just stupid while

I have only tried mushroom a few times in the past (a decade ago) which are told to be similar to LSD (but weaker). And while I acted mostly just stupid while I was high I wouldn't want to miss the experience. I learned a lot how much my thoughts are shaped by the way I see the world. Some of it could be simulated without drugs - like playing with the visual or hearing stimuli by some technology. For example watching everything through a camera which has some strange image-filters for a few minutes might give you an idea of some of the effects. But the image-filters would have to be pretty advanced sometimes, like for example a filter which makes the whole world look like painted from Rembrandt. But other parts - I just don't know any other way to experience them. Like mind-states which are so different from normal thinking that you can't even recall them until you get high the next time. I can't really tell you about concrete benefits and I think even LSD has its dangers. But it is a whole different experience from alcohol. _If_ you ever try it then make sure to read up on it first. Like Timothy Leary said: "The nature of the experience depends almost entirely on set and setting." So your expectations (the set) will influence the trip and being more informed will make you feel better so the trip will be better.