Psyched Podcast
Psyched Podcast
Alexa Shank and Kelsey Fyffe
26. Mini: The Ugly Truth About Truth Serums
27 minutes Posted Oct 17, 2019 at 11:00 am.
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A potion so powerful it would have you spilling your innermost secrets?! We explore the history and validity of deception-prevention drugs.

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