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The Potential of Psychedelics as Medicine
The use of psychedelics for medicinal purposes is very different from its stereotypical association with hallucinations. Many people have life-changing experiences with a substance that helps improve their wellbeing and understanding of the world.
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The mental experiences a person has while under the influence of a substance can give them insight into their own mental state, leading to information that the person might not otherwise realize.
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Summary
The mental experiences a person has while under the influence of a substance can give them insight into their own mental state, leading to information that the person might not otherwise realize.