Zagadka's post is eloquent for her own personal experience. Mind altering substances can be a kick to think about the world in a different way and can lead to a renewed focus on what is called reality. The problem is the abuse of such substances for alternate reality pleasure or (suffering) which is why they are such popular party drugs ( the users will persevere with suffering because they crave pleasure mostly). If it works then why not, as we are all adults here on our wondrous individual paths but if it becomes a compulsion it can be damaging and limiting as well as destructive. Mind altering drugs have been used for centuries and in the right place and controlled I am sure they are useful.