The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits

Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic^[1] – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function^[2], or “smart drugs.” However, within hours of consuming them, your heart starts racing, you’re nauseated and vomiting. Then you begin convulsing and have a seizure, resulting in a trip to the hospital.

You certainly did not expect to have such a severe reaction to an...

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