Silicon Valley elites are reportedly taking ketamine and attending psychedelic parties to bolster their focus and creativity. Here’s what the drugs do to your brain

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As psychedelic use has risen, tech founders, CEOs, and Silicon Valley elites have leaped on the bandwagon. 

The trend underscores how psychedelic use extends beyond recreation and into the confines of a business—with many leaders taking these drugs with the intention of bolstering brain power, focus, and creativity. After all, the term psychedelic refers to “mind manifesting,” and the tech stars are eager to stand apart from the masses.