For decades, the word "psychedelic" has carried heavy baggage. Images of rebellion, danger, and counterculture often overshadow what is rapidly becoming one of the most promising frontiers in modern healing. These substances, long cast aside as dangerous and illegal, are now emerging as powerful tools in mental health, addiction recovery, and even the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Science is finally catching up to what many indigenous cultures have known for centuries: plant medicines, when used with intention and care, have the potential to profoundly transform lives. But why is there still so much stigma, and what does the research actually reveal?