> But when nobody knows what they're actually getting because it doesn't exist in a legal framework, then it muddies the whole experience.
Trust (knowing the chemist directly, indirectly, ...) in specific individuals > a largely unknown (but known to be imperfect) system, for many people anyways. Obviously this isn't practical for the not well connected, but it's all we got for now.
But as for your question, I've seen little to suggest it's anything more than war on drugs propaganda and hearsay.
yes this is my current predilection, but I can also concede that there are limitations in getting the truth of the matter.
even in this very thread there is someone that has been in the mental hospitals and seen problems "with their own two eyes", but is unwilling to name names as part of a code to remove any social/legal/professional consequence for themselves or the "crazy" people there
Dipping ones toes in the water is always an option, but I heard a rumour psilocybin is the safer route, due to less likelihood of illegitimate product.
If you live in a big enough city, there should be meetup groups where you could meet some people and have long discussions.
Is your interest only curiosity, or is it medical related? Sorry, on mobile and pressed for time so can't scroll through the thread..
Trust (knowing the chemist directly, indirectly, ...) in specific individuals > a largely unknown (but known to be imperfect) system, for many people anyways. Obviously this isn't practical for the not well connected, but it's all we got for now.
But as for your question, I've seen little to suggest it's anything more than war on drugs propaganda and hearsay.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_Madness
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_whispers