Psilocybin or magic mushrooms are naturally occurring and are consumed for their hallucinogenic effects. They belong to a group of drugs known as psychedelics , which trigger changes in perception, mood and thought. The key ingredient in magic mushrooms is psilocybin.
There are many different types of magic mushrooms. The most common ones in Australia are called golden tops, blue meanies and liberty caps. They can also come as dried material in capsules. Synthetic psilocybin appears as a white crystalline powder that can be processed into tablets or capsules or dissolved in water. Magic mushrooms are eaten fresh, cooked or brewed into a tea. The dried version is sometimes smoked, mixed with cannabis or tobacco.
There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. The effects of magic mushrooms usually begin in 30 minutes when eaten, or within 5—10 minutes when taken as a soup or tea and can last approximately four to six hours. The use of magic mushrooms rarely results in any life-threatening symptoms. If a large amount or a strong batch of mushrooms is consumed, the person may experience:.
Sometimes a person may experience the negative effects of magic mushrooms and have what is called a bad trip involving the following:. After taking magic mushrooms, delayed headaches can happen which usually do not last longer than a day. If you or someone else needs urgent help after taking drugs or drinking, call for an ambulance.
Tell the crew everything you know. It could save their life. They can be swallowed or made into tea. Quick info. How the drug works varies from person to person.
How it looks, tastes and smells What does it look like? How do people take it? By eating it After picking, liberty caps are often eaten raw or are dried out and stored. By drinking it Some people make tea from dried mushrooms.
By taking drops of liquid psilocybin Liquid psilocybin is made by extracting psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic drug found in mushrooms like liberty caps. How it feels How does it make you feel? Many people also confuse fly agaric mushrooms with psilocybin-containing mushrooms—but they are not the same. Fly agaric mushrooms contain the psychoactive chemicals ibotenic acid and muscimol, which are known to cause twitching, drooling, sweating, dizziness, vomiting, and delirium.
Like most drugs, the more you use magic mushrooms, the more tolerance you develop. Tolerance also develops quickly with regular use. This means that you need more of the drug to achieve the same effect.
Developing a tolerance can be especially risky with shrooms because consuming a large amount can result in overdose symptoms, which while not fatal, can include:. The short-term effects of magic mushrooms typically wear off in 6 to 12 hours. The average half-life of psilocybin ranges from an hour to two, and it generally takes five to six half-lives for a substance to be eliminated from your system.
The typical urine drug screening for employment does not test for psilocybin, but there are specific tests that can be ordered to test for the powerful hallucinogen. Like many other drugs, magic mushrooms can be found in hair follicles for up to 90 days.
Psilocybin is not addictive and does not lead to compulsive use. While users rarely report physical symptoms of withdrawal when they stop using the drug, some experience psychological effects, which may include depression. If you suspect your teen is experimenting or regularly using magic mushrooms, consider having a firm yet loving conversation with them about the risks of psychedelics, especially when combined with alcohol or other drugs.
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