Magic Mushroom
Magic Mushrooms are mushrooms containing the psychedelic psychoactive compound psilocybin or psilocin.
Magic Mushroom
Magic Mushroom Description:
Magic Mushrooms are mushrooms containing the psychedelic psychoactive compound psilocybin or psilocin.
Magic Mushroom is Also Known As:
Shrooms, mushies, psilocin, psilocybin, cubenis, liberty caps, golden teachers
Visual Appearance of Magic Mushroom
Different varieties of psychedelic mushrooms grow wild in the UK, usually in the autumn. Most are brown/grey in colour and some may bruise blue when handled. It’s important to distinguish psychedelic mushrooms from non-edible mushrooms which can be harmful.
Symptoms of Magic Mushroom to look out for:
Physical Signs:
- Nausea or ‘stomach churning’
- Increase in heart rate and breathing
- Dizziness
- Light-headedness
Behavioural Signs:
- Changes in perception (e.g., music sounding clearer, colours appearing more vivid)
- Euphoria and relaxation
- Altered perception of time
- Confusion
- Heightened emotions and responses
- Deep thoughts and thought loops or difficulty shifting focus from negative thoughts
Dangers of Magic Mushroom
- Difficulty identifying different types of wild mushrooms; not all mushrooms are edible.
- Fly agaric mushrooms are more toxic, have less predictable effects, and higher risks.
- Mixing with other psychedelic drugs (e.g., ketamine, cannabis) may have unintended or unpredictable effects.
- Mixing with stimulant drugs can increase the risk of anxiety.
- Risk of taking too high a dose if mushrooms aren’t weighed properly or if re-dosing occurs too soon.
- Potential for a difficult experience or focusing on negative thoughts, which may linger the following day.
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