"an overwhelming sense of love and comfort" Funny, I would describe my experiences with meditation using exactly the same words. Combined with really wonky vis

"an overwhelming sense of love and comfort" Funny, I would describe my experiences with meditation using exactly the same words. Combined with really wonky visual effects. (with meditation in the zen-buddhist context I think this perception alteration is probably just considered a potentially harmfull side-effect.) I see no harm in chemically induced warmth and comfort but chemicals are not the only thing that can make us experience altered states of perception and relaxation. I would definetly understand why this would be beneficial in a therapeutic setting. We are probably still laking in proper terminology but this anxiety reduction caused by these techniques is something that really should become part of the general medical practice. I think some people become substance abusers because they seek this release from their inner turmoil and loose themselves in excess or desperation. I would definetly understand why this would be beneficial in a therapeutic setting.