Also Known As
Contains psilocybin and psilocin. Also known as magic mushrooms or shrooms.
History
The use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is thought to date back to prehistoric times. However, the use of 'magic mushrooms' in Western culture was only first popularized in the 1950s. Since then the availability of the psilocybe mushroom has made it one of the most widely-used hallucinogens in the World.
Effects
Magic mushrooms can bring about hallucinations, along with feelings of euphoria and elation. Users may experience stomach-ache, sickness and/or diarrhea. There is a risk of a 'bad trip' which can cause emotional and psychological distress. Effects of psilocybin mushrooms typically last from 3 to 8 hours.
Common Administration
Magic mushrooms are eaten raw, dried, cooked in food, or stewed in a tea.
Health issues
Eating psilocybin mushrooms can cause stomach pains, nausea and vomiting, and can complicate existing mental health problems. One of the main health risks is that users may eat the wrong kind of mushroom.
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