[Ixiaus]

> Psychedelics (serotonergic hallucinogens) are powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They are generally considered physiologically safe and do not lead to dependence or addiction.

... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4813425/

Decriminalizing psychedelics is likely to help with the treatment of mental health problems that often lead people to substance abuse.

The idea that substance abuse is a character flaw is outdated and harmful. Some substances are certainly dangerous. Psychedelics are not in most cases. Condemning people who are using dangerous substances perpetuates the cycle of shame which keeps people from being able to heal.

[josephcsible]

> The idea that substance abuse is a character flaw is outdated and harmful.

Sure, once you're already physically addicted, taking the next hit isn't a character flaw. But being willing to take the first hit before you're addicted is absolutely a gigantic character flaw.

[Ixiaus]

No. It is not.