> Of course drugs feel good, that's why people do them.
Drugs can feel good, but that isn't universal and that isn't the goal of these drug-assisted therapies.
Often psychedelics can be scary and anxiety producing. An introspective trip often isn't "fun" but can lead to personal insight -- the internet is littered with such testimonials. That is the hope of these therapies, not to give the person a joy ride for a few hours.
Drugs can feel good, but that isn't universal and that isn't the goal of these drug-assisted therapies.
Often psychedelics can be scary and anxiety producing. An introspective trip often isn't "fun" but can lead to personal insight -- the internet is littered with such testimonials. That is the hope of these therapies, not to give the person a joy ride for a few hours.