Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment, @thecryptofiend. I share your disappointment that anti-drug hysteria has led to an incalculable loss of life and has curtailed scientific research.
As you know, it's especially difficult to legally use psychedelics in the UK under the Psychoactive Substances Act compared to in the US. Unfortunately the only alternative is risking ordering psychedelics from the dark or clear net, which of course deters many people from seeking out these legitimate treatment options if they have to break the law to do so.
The Imperial College has published some exciting LSD- and psyilocybin-related research in recent years and will soon begin MDMA trials, so at least that's somewhat encouraging, but the overall picture is still pretty bleak. I hope these preliminary studies will open the doors to future research with fewer regulatory restrictions, but that will likely take decades.
One bright spot of news is that MDMA is on track to becoming a prescription medicine in the US by 2021 thanks to MAPS' research.
Good point about Ibogaine! I've read some miraculous reports of opiate addiction recovery from medically-supervised facilities in Mexico and Canada.
(As an aside, it's unclear to me why your comment was flagged. My SP didn't bump up your post, unfortunately.)
Thanks. Did not know about the news regarding MDMA in the USA.
Don't worry about the flag it is just an idiot called vato. He flagged one of my posts and several other people earlier because he doesn't like people talking about Waves and I gave him some flags in return. Needless to say like the cowardly child he is instead of learning his lesson he decided to flag me back. I am happy to flag him into oblivion if that is what he wants.
Oh my gosh, that's so ridiculous, God forbid you mention Waves. 🙄
Lol :) Legalise WAVES!