i'm not basing what i said on some anecdotal evidence, im coming from experience. they do amplify feelings, hence why set and setting are so important. if you're in a bad headspace, shrooms will make it worse. the negativity becomes amplified. the qualities you are highlighting come about when you're in a good headspace.

you're probably right about the alcohol, i havn't researched why its not used but it seems like common sense. you can line up some vodka shots and drink enough to kill yourself in a couple of minutes, where as the only way you're gonna kill yourself with shrooms is by eating enough to burst your gut. that was my point