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Microdosers say tiny hits of LSD make your work and life better

People are increasingly taking daily, low doses of illegal psychedelic drugs to up their game at work and improve their mood. Will we all be doing it one day?

By Sam Wong

14 June 2017

A pipette dripping a gold coloured liquid

Useful in small doses?

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FOR over a year, Janet Lai Chang took magic mushrooms a few times a week before going to work. She says it made her happier, reduced her social anxiety and helped her build relationships.

Chang is one of many who have added a pinch of psychedelic drugs to their daily routine in recent years. Followers say this “microdosing” regime doesn’t send them tripping, but merely gives them a boost to improve their mood or performance.

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Illustration: Yehrin Tong/Retouching: Westmac


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