Are mushrooms the social drug of 2024?
Jack is one of the many for whom microdosing has become the new happy hour. For the past few years, psychedelic mushrooms have been sprouting across Silicon Valley corporate culture, wellness retreats, and research labs for their therapeutic potential. But now they’re seeping into our social lives as new users, friends, and family see what the fuss is all about — whether it’s chocolate or brownies, pills or even an old-school raw stem or two.
Psilocybin, which is the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, has been decriminalized in states such as Oregon [personal use up to 12 grams], Colorado [personal use, cultivation, and gifting per 12×12 foot grow per residence]… rather than entering an alternative world for hours and hours, microdosers say they’re tweaking the world they already live in to make it brighter, softer, and funnier. The practice dovetails with the sober-curious trend, where many young people are limiting alcohol but still want to be able to have a good time with their friends. Although studies show women in general seem to be drinking more, Gen Z is drinking less. Shrooms appear to fit into the lives of those who want to cut back on the booze, but still socialize and let loose.
Original Article (Refinery29):
Are mushrooms the social drug of 2024? An investigation
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