And non-opiate painkillers, anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, stimulants.
"What if people were happy and content with life but its actually bad" is such a puritan view of the world.
If modern society is inherently alienating, then SSRI's & others are not an ideal long-term solution at a societal level. Not sure how believing that makes me a puritan.
im pro cannabis and i agree with your points. Just an observation