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by mordechai9000 2087 days ago
> working with these substances in a directed way can get to the root of these traumas in a way that frees the person from said trauma

I believe this to be true, but op has a valid point. Many people take these drugs for purely recreational reasons, in uncontrolled settings, with no intention of seeking a transformative experience. They are "reveling in the intoxication", although I don't think that necessarily makes them stupid.