Why can’t they create a drug like cocaine or heroin that retains only the positive effects (euphoria, relaxation, etc.) without causing harm and danger to health?

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Why can’t they create a drug like cocaine or heroin that retains only the positive effects (euphoria, relaxation, etc.) without causing harm and danger to health?

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IMHO that’s basically, psilocybin which is produced by certain fungi. The euphoria isn’t as drastic as opiates or cocaine. I’d say it on the level of wrapping a blanket around yourself, sitting on your parent’s lap as a kid and watching cartoons.

Don’t gwt me wrong, it can have negative effects. You can have a bad trip if you take a large dose and can have lingering flashbacks for years. Bad trips can be seriously traumatic. This is usually because people don’t have proper respect for it, and don’t create a positive setting with some friends who are prepared to talk you down if you start acting distressed. Also if you abuse at chronically you definitely can lose touch with what’s real.

Physiologically the side effects and toxicity are low. It can cause stomach and intestinal irritation in some people.

Dependence is very unlikely. If you take another dose the next day, even a larger dose, it will have much less effect. You have to wait several days for the tolerance to wear off.

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