My point is, isn't it better to to take a small dose of a natural substance than a chemical one? Those that are using psilocybin to treat depression are only taking several doses a week, versus several doses a day, also.

IF psilocybin was being prescribed and used by the medical community people wouldn't be having to use it illicitly. BUT where is the benefit in that for Big Pharma? A strong anti-depressant drug that can be found for free in cow pastures will always be opposed by the companies that stand to lose money from it's use.

Drug legalization is a bad thing in many ways. That is just how it is.

JMO but we need a new approach to drugs.

Abolish the FDA/Pharma model. Allow folks to do as they will BUT with that new found freedom comes serious and severe responsibility.

Can't pay your bills because you spent it on dope, tough crap. You're gonna starve or freeze whichever comes first. And your next of kin will get the bill to scrape your carcass off the street.

Do something stupid while on dope or to buy dope then you've proven you're lack of decision making skills. So the state will make your decisions for you for the remainder of your short time on the planet.

Problem will clear itself up under this plan.

I believe you yessir. I also believe that a government afraid of the governed being armed, is crooked as a dogs hind leg. MAYBE the CO legislature really does want to make people easier to control. Sure seems odd to me though that our KS repeal of federal gun law brings down the weight of the federal judicial branch but CO repealing federal drug law is fine? What gives? I dont care that they passed a recreational weed law. I want our affirmation of the 2nd amendment to be respected by the feds.

Psilocybin mushrooms are probably one of the safest psychedelic drugs a person can take....if you just consider the physical effects on the person.

But the long term negative effects on the psyche (mind, soul, spirit) can be immense and unmeasurable.

Dont feel singled out Waggler, I'm replying to the whole thread not just you.

Psilocybin or Truthfully Psilocin , is no more deadly than any prescription drug. It is in fact less deadly than most prescription drugs. It is not habit forming or addictive.
it has been studied on and off since the 60's and shows no negative side affects. In fact it shows neurogenesis which has show to help not only the everyday person, but is a treatment for TBI's.

BUT, any hallucinogenic can and has show to cause psychological breaks in people with existing psychological disorders.

Psilocybin has show absolute relief for people suffering from PTSD, depression etc. People taking SSRI's have show to no longer need medication after a single "Dose" of psilocybin.

Marijuana on the other hand is absolutely NOT a gateway drug. Areas that has legal Marijuana has seen a steep decline on opiate use.
Marijuana is not Deadly in anyway, you cannot over dose on it.

Caffeine and alcohol are mind altering substances, both are deadly, have extreme long term side affects. But are accepted by society because they are part of our culture.

Prescription drugs are just as deadly , mind altering and addictive with extreme side effects. But these are accepted by society because a Dr. prescribed them. Also, Doctors don't know S@#* about drugs.

Prescription Opiates are the number one cause of addiction in the US. A doctor prescribes them to you, you become addicted and then they take them away.

My Uncle, who is much like a father to me is a Vietnam vet and suffers from nerves damage from the blood pressure meds he was on for over 20 years.

I'm not saying Drugs are good and the answer to everything. But I have seen first hand what Psilocybin has done to treat PTSD and, if thats what it take to keep my brothers from killing themselves I'm 100% on board.

Problem is democrats will fight for the ability to use tax money to help the poor citizen unable to take care of themselves and use your money and mine to promise their care and buy their votes. And somewhere in there it will revolve around the poor children.

You know I'm right.

What about recreational (non medical) use? You know, people who just want the high? No problems, no PTSD, just one who wants to get high for the fun of getting high.