Abstract

In 2019, more than 44 million Americans suffered from some form of mental illness. The current treatments for mental illness in the United States, while effective for some, are ineffective and inaccessible for hundreds of thousands of people. It is imperative that the United States begin to examine alternative treatments. Psychedelic drugs offer a promising and alternative method of therapeutic treatment for a vast array of mental health disorders. Psychedelic therapy is a valuable and relevant treatment as it has the potential to help those suffering from mental illness recover and go on to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.