ER docs, trauma surgeons, medics etc. are the ones in the trenches.
I have utmost respect for the physical medical professionals you cite.
However, exploration of the body/mind, consciousness and the Universe beyond our limited perspective within the physical world is an entirely different animal.
Even with the best surgeons and most advanced nano-surgery, I doubt we will ever be able to “fix” most cases of mental illness physically. It truly goes beyond that. It goes beyond everyTHING.
LOL!
Not in the trenches?
Much state hospital work, including previous directorship of state forensic unit - quite the trenches. Much public mental health clinic work over the years - quite the trenches. Much acute inpatient work, mostly on involuntary units - quite the trenches. Some drug and alcohol detox units - quite the trenches. Professionally, I mostly prescribe meds, and am considered very skillful at it, but I also keep my skills up with talk therapy. Certified in ECT and TMS, BTW, and on national committees for the later. Clean record. Yada yada.
Wanna know how many times I’ve been assaulted out there in the trenches over the years? Mental health workers, BTW, have higher rates of job-related morbidity and mortality than ER workers, and even higher rates than LEOs and active duty military.
The one side of my story has never deterred from the other, and they have actually blended well, and I think my experience in both gives me a unique perspective on the supposed “harmlessness” of marijuana. Hence my post. Sorry that it was, for you, merely an opportunity for a put down.