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PSILOCYBIN PSILOCYBIN

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History

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There are over 180 different types of mushrooms that contain psilocybin. They have been used in different parts of Mexico for over 2,000 years. It has also been used in spiritual and ritual ceremonies.

Is it Legal?

Psilocybin is an illegal substance. It is a Schedule 1 under the Controlled Substance Act. In 1968, the possession of psilocybin mushrooms became illegal in the United States

Pharmacology

Psilocybin is a prodrug that gets converted to psilocin which has psychedelic properties similar to LSD.

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How is it abused?

Psilocybin-containing mushrooms are one of the most commonly available natural psychedelics

The mushrooms are ingested orally. They can be brewed into tea or mixed with other flavors to hide their taste.

It has a high potential for abuse and there is no known medical benefit for it in the United States