“Shrooms,” also known as magic mushrooms, are a popular hallucinogenic drug that has been used recreationally for centuries across the globe. And in recent years, some research has shown potential ...

First it was wine. Then it was weed. Now? Mushrooms. Microdosing psilocybin, the active compound in so-called “magic mushrooms,” is the latest mind-altering trend catching on with exhausted, ...

A popular modern trend involves taking tiny amounts of psychedelic mushrooms to boost brain power, but new evidence suggests the benefits may be largely imaginary. A rigorous scientific investigation ...

Microdosing mushrooms is the practice of consuming small doses of psilocybin, a psychedelic. A microdose is typically around one-tenth of a recreational dose and does not cause hallucinations.

Maggie* tried mushrooms for the first time when she was 19 or 20. She was in her college dorm room with friends, and everyone was inexperienced. "I took too much and thought that my hands had turned ...

Microdosing psychedelics such as LSD and magic mushrooms could boost mood and focus but also trigger psychological problems. Those are the findings of a new study, as scientists warn more research is ...

Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or "magic" mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — ...

PHOENIX — Arizona poison centers are warning of health risks after a recent outbreak of cases related to mushrooms products meant for microdosing. Products from California retailer Diamond Shruumz ...

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