Scientist Says Astronauts Should Take Psychedelic Mushrooms In Space

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When astronauts are feeling lonely, depressed, traumatized, or just generally bad, a little pick-me-up in the form of psychedelic mushrooms could help, mycologist Paul Stamets suggested to Scientific American. It’s an odd idea, but as the body of evidence continues to grow that psilocybin — the active ingredient in shrooms — may have myriad mental health benefits, it may be an odd idea worth considering. [Futurism]( /vibes [Cornbread Hemp’s Flower-Only Gummies Are The USDA Certified Future Of CBD | Cornbread]( [CORNBREAD HEMP’S FLOWER-ONLY GUMMIES ARE THE USDA CERTIFIED FUTURE OF CBD]( Did you know the CBD gummies you’re buying at your local gas station likely contain mostly synthetic fillers intended to mask the natural taste of cannabinoids? 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