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Is there a drug that can give an autist a "normie experience"? (programming.dev)
submitted 1 month ago by ICastFist@programming.dev to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Asking because my gf has ADHD and she told me that, the first time she took ritalin (methylphenidate), she thought to herself "So this is what it feels like to not have ADHD?"

That got me thinking, is there a drug that has a similar effect on autists, that allows them to experience what is it like to "not have autism"?

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[–] OldQWERTYbastard@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I'd love to try these, but I'm only Colorado adjacent. Is there a reliable source of psilocybin you can recommend?

[–] FridaySteve@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

You can buy the stuff to reliably grow any strain you want on the clearnet with a credit card nowadays. Just grow them.

[–] TheBluePillock@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

If you're the type that can learn stuff online, growing your own is very easy. You can do anywhere from just a couple inoculated cups of instant rice to turning it into a full blown hobby.

Best practice is usually found on the shroomery message boards. Even if you end up just buying some, they have a wealth of advice for newbie psychonauts too. There's no shortage of reading material for those with enough interest.

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago

Just ask all your friends if they know a guy, or take a trip to Denver. You only need like 1 or 2 trips for lasting effects, the rest would be just for fun.