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There are several species of hallucinogenic mushrooms, the most
common being of the Psilocybe genus and containing the chemical
substance Psilocybin. Other hallucinogenic species of the Panaeolus
genus (common in southeast USA) are also sometimes used. For
thousands of years other mushrooms were utilized for their mind-altering
effects, including species of the Agaric, Conocybe, and Stropharia
genus.
Effects
The effects of Psilocybin include colorful visual hallucinations,
spatial, time, and color distortions, and occasionally auditory
alterations. A sense of leaving one's body may occur. In higher
doses physical effects such as lightheadedness, numbness of
the mouth, or anxiety may be noticed. Rarely flashbacks or depression
may be seen after mushroom use. The hallucinations are often
less severe than with LSD and "shrooms" have been referred to
"LSD with training wheels."
Addiction
Potential
Physical - None. Psychological - Moderate.
Method
of Use:
Mushrooms are consumed raw, dried, or as a soup. Pcilocybe mushrooms
have a bitter flavor.
Pros
Strong hallucinogen with less harsh distortion of ego than LSD.
Can be relaxing. Probably less fatal "bad trips" than LSD.
Cons
Illegal. Bad taste. Long trip. Driving is basically impossible
and should not even be considered.
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