Psychedelics powering Silicon Valley, now Mexico
Business leaders and researchers explore the potential benefits of psychedelics.
A surprising shift has emerged within a niche of the entrepreneurial community of Mexico, where these substances are being embraced not as a means of leisure, but as therapeutic tools for personal growth and enhanced leadership capabilities.
Psychedelic substances and their use
Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound found in certain edible mushrooms.
In Mexico, a segment of entrepreneurs is using psychedelics, such as psilocybin, as a therapeutic tool rather than for recreation.
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Business leaders and psychedelics
Some business leaders in Mexico have experimented with psychedelics to improve their mental health and job performance.
There is a growing popularity of psychedelic mushrooms among this new segment of business leaders in Mexico.
Psychedelic research and commercialization
Companies in the United States are exploring the commercial use of psilocybin and other psychedelic substances.
The National Institute of Psychiatry in Mexico will begin studies on psilocybin in depression.
Legalization and regulation
Senator Alejandra Lagunes has proposed the legalization and regulation of these substances for therapeutic purposes in Mexico.
Expert opinions and warnings
While there are positive testimonies about the therapeutic use of psychedelics, some experts warn of risks and the lack of research.
Impact on the business ecosystem
The use of psychedelics is gaining popularity in the Mexican business ecosystem as a tool for introspection and personal as well as professional improvement.