Some kinds of mushrooms are considered illegal drugs because they contain substances that cause people to hallucinate. Find out more about hallucinogenic mushrooms
Mushrooms containing the chemical psilocybin are considered to be 'magic' mushrooms. Ingesting these fungi produces intense hallucinations in the user.
Today, in the United States, psilocybin is considered a psychedelic drug a type of drug that affects how the brain processes a chemical called serotonin. Common street names for psilocybin are magic mushrooms, mushrooms, or shrooms.
A typical Magic Mushroom. This common Autumn mushroom has been illegal to pick, prepare, eat or sell since 2024 as they are now considered a class A drug.
A typical Magic Mushroom. This common Autumn mushroom has been illegal to pick, prepare, eat or sell since 2024 as they are now considered a class A drug.
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Mushrooms containing the chemical psilocybin are considered to be 'magic' mushrooms. Ingesting these fungi produces intense hallucinations in the user.
A typical Magic Mushroom. This common Autumn mushroom has been illegal to pick, prepare, eat or sell since 2024 as they are now considered a class A drug.
Psychedelic drugs are considered some of the most dangerous substances and are included in Schedule I. This includes psilocybin mushrooms
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