In the article, “Op-Ed: Psychedelic treatments are here, but doctors aren’t prepared” by Rick Doblin and Jennifer OuYang Altman, poses a ceremonial argument that supports the usage of psychedelic treatments. They argue that as the popularity of using psychedelics to treat mental disorders increases, it is important for medical professionals to educate their patients on these topics. They propose the idea that “It’s not a question of whether people will use powerful psychedelics in pursuit of mental health [but rather about making] patients feel comfortable talking to their healthcare providers about it.” In their argument, they invoke logos by giving factual evidence on research from “medical school students at Harvard, Stanford, Yale” which has supported psychedelics for mental issues like depression and anxiety. As the use of psychedelics in a clinical (and non-clinical) setting gains popularity, the authors stress how important it is for patients to be able to talk to their healthcare providers about proper usage.

Link to article: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-08-29/op-ed-psychedelic-treatments-are-here-but-doctors-arent-prepared