Question of the Day #86

Should doctors be allowed to prescribe psychedelics for mental health?

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When you think of psychedelics, trippy hippies and Woodstock might come to mind more often than a hospital or health clinic… but they may be coming to a doctor near you as treatment for mental health issues. Do you think psychedelics are cutting-edge drugs for mental health? Would you take them?
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#1 Mishak Peters's answer
Yes to psychedelics, but not to cure mental health.
Mishak Peters · Content Creator
“Should doctors be allowed to prescribe psychedelics for mental health? Um, I believe they should be- they should be allowed to prescribe it. However, I would not agree with using psychedelics to cure…”
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#2 Emanuel's answer
Need to make sure it's beneficial to the patient
Emanuel · Confident
“Well, I believe that I'm not in the position to say anything about that substance or drug because I am not sure what it is. But if ever that it came to a point where a doctor prescribe- prescribes…”
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#3 Oriana's answer
If doctors says psychedelics are OK, go for it.
Oriana · Northern Daydreamer
“Ooh, I mean, I- I'll be honest, I don't know a whole lot about the properties of psychedelics. I have seen the headlines that are like, "Hey, this has been shown to help with, you Know, XYZ." Um, but…”
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#4 Brendan's answer
Prescribed psychedelics? I'm gonna say "no."
Brendan · Ping Pong champion
“Should doctors be allowed to just- to prescribe psychedelics for mental health? First of all, what are psychedelics? Uh, I'm gonna just go straight up "no" 'cuz that sounds too "out there." It's…”
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#5 Becca I's answer
Psychedelics shouldn't "not" be allowed...
Becca I · professional worrier
“So, I don't know much about psychedelics and their effects on people with mental health conditions, but speaking from a perspective as if I was a doctor, I think I would say I wouldn't do it, just…”
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#6 veronica's answer
Prescribe psychedelics with the patient in mind.
veronica · Fun loving
“Yes, some doses of it have meant to reduce depressive symptoms, so I believe it should be prescribed by doctors to patients - that the needs of the patients should be put into consideration before…”
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#7 Patrick's answer
Treat mental health the traditional way.
Patrick · Umina Beach
“Should doctors be allowed to prescribe psychedelics for mental health? Uh, I assume that's like mushrooms and things. I don't- I don't know. I would say no on that one. There's plenty of other, I…”
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#8 JRoss's answer
Do what's needed to help mental health.
JRoss · JROSSTHEBOSS
“I think the doctors know what they're doing. Doctors should prescribe whatever medic- medication, medicine is needed, you know, that's to help prevent mental health. It's a big issue going on in…”
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