On the subject of drugs, I recently read that LSD is being looked at by some researchers as a treatment for depression. I'll try and find the link.
psychedelics, when done right, can be very good for mental illness. But some people discovered you can have fun with them too, so they all had to banned. Can't have people having fun unless it's with clean, natural (and healthy) alcohol!
(our grand parents were idiots)
I've actually found that since my first real experience, I have been less depressed, more motivated and focused, less confrontational, and more forgiving/understanding. I think the future is bright if they give it another serious look, even if just for medical purposes.