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That's why I prefer the name entheogen to the name psychedelic. These perhaps should be identified for use by seekers & not categorized as party favors.

I agree that there is at most only a small recreational benefit from an ego-crushing dose. I, too, have seen bad trips result with those who do not treat these properly as sacraments.

Perhaps the journey to (re)integration you describe would be more appropriate if it was attributed, to either yourself personally or to whatever sources you subscribe to. There is a lot in the mainstream psychological literature that appears misinformed, deceptive, biased & generally clueless.

One might also consider entheogens in light of the ongoing existential threats we face from the climate crisis & ecological breakdown from overgrowing a sustainable environmental footprint & thermonuclear mutually assured destruction.

Integration with BAU SNAFU is not for everyone. For many, you are describing integrating with a death trip.

One more thing, FYI alcohol, caffeine & nicotine are also classified as entheogens & have traditionally been used as adjuncts. It would be useful & honest to reveal what traditional linages if any, you speak from.

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