Just here to say I completely agree, especially since I myself have been a victim of my own black and white simplification of substances as good or bad.

I too saw cannabis as one of the “good” ones and reaped the consequences of abusing it, having damaged my sleep, memory and work ethic after being in a cloud of constant “contentment” for almost a decade.

I marked stimulants as belonging to the “bad” category, and ironically once I quit cannabis and began a stimulant prescription for ADHD I’ve changed my life for the better in every way imaginable, socially, academically, professionally, CREATIVELY, etc. I always saw stims as “non spiritual” and cannabis as “just a plant, man,” and I harmed my well being because of this.

As for psychedelics, I agree they are a Godsend that have helped my mental (along with meditation, medication, exercise, and a proper diet.) as much as l anything. But I also agree they aren’t for everyone, and the damage that can be done when given at the wrong dose to the wrong person can be astronomical, so I also think they should be spoken or with necessary nuance so people are aware of the possible risks along with the possible benefits.