Most people today believe that psychoactive substances and psychotherapies are proven remedies for mental and behavioral problems categorized in the DSM-5 as mental illnesses. At a minimum, many people believe that these powerful drugs are reliable coping mechanisms. Biological psychiatrists in particular and society in general are convinced not only that psychiatric disorders are biological diseases but also that psychoactive drugs are agents that fix genetic variances, balance imbalanced chemicals, and correct brain dysfunctions. In other words, mind-controlling drugs are believed to be medicines which require dependence in order to restore the mind/psyche/soul. But what does Scripture say about attempting to treat the soul with mind-controlling substances? This session will look at what is actually taking place in psychopharmacology by examining the scientific theory of drug action as well as the Scriptural perspective. As the attendee will observe, these views are not in conflict with each other.