Yes antipsychotics and antidepressants are most definitely over prescribed, I worked as a nurse in mental health for 8 years, and I can definitely say in a large amount of cases they do not help in the long run, they are not a cure, these issues are psychological not neurochemical deficiencies (generally), thus we need a holistic not a biochemical approach (although the biomedical model has its applications, I’m not dismissing it).

Muscarinic receptors are greatly involved in memory and flashbacks, so agonisation alongside psychotherapy is very beneficial. Remember this isn’t a psychoactive dose, it’s a microdose.

I should have given more credit to acid boiling, it is superior, but also messier. But I suggested UV when I see people plain boiling or oven heating. UV is still harm reduction. But noted, I’ll be more careful in my words.

And these ‘traditional groups’ are called Hemetic Societies. And most alchemy is a self-exploration of the spiritual self. It is not lawed and authoritarian. Although there are a great deal of books and guides in The Work. There are mentors you can choose to learn from but this is not a requirement. Once we are satisfied in our own self-development we start to share ideologies. It is the extreme opposite of what a cult is.