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Dangerous Fake Healers

Aimee Fenech

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A young man who had gone missing was found dead in the hills in our local area. It turns out he was at a psychedelic event and thrown out when he began experiencing psychological distress and thus behavioral difficulties.

So disorientated and lost he died alone and left behind a family bereft with worry as so what happened to him for months, until by chance hikers came upon his body. This article is dedicated to that young person and other vulnerable people who are in search of healing, may this article help at least in some small way to keep yourself safe.

The resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances as a tool for healing and personal growth has led to the rise of a new breed of healers who claim to use these substances to help people overcome various mental and emotional challenges. However, there are growing concerns that some of these so-called “healers” are doing more harm than good, and are putting vulnerable individuals at risk of serious harm as was the case with Max.

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“I went to a self-proclaimed shaman who claimed to be an expert in psychedelic therapy, but it turned out he had no medical or psychological training whatsoever. He gave me a high dose of psilocybin without…

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Aimee Fenech

#permaculture practitioner, teacher and designer, co-founder of #ecohackerfarm, writer, project manager and activist get in touch mail@aimeefenech.com