ICYMI: More and more Australian mums are microdosing mushrooms to get through their day.

But what is it about opting for an illegal drug over traditional medicines like anti depressants or even the odd glass of wine at the end of a long week that is so appealing?

Today we go in search of the mums on mushrooms, and meet the man who's researching the impact of microdosing shrooms too.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to:

Jacinta*, a microdosing mum

Vince Polito, Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University & Principal Investigator of the MicroDep Trial

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

*a pseudonym has been used to protect this persons identity

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