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Psilocybin Mushrooms
Madison Prudhomme HLTH 1050

About
Psilocybin mushrooms are a psychedelic

drug that have been used for centuries by
natives and are now being used
recreationally.
They are found all around the world in
places including tropical South America,
Europe, Northern America and Mexico.
They have long skinny stems and the top is
known as a liberty cap.
About continued
Psilocybin mushrooms are a hallucinogenic drug.

This means that they cause hallucinations, which
makes the user experience images and senses that are
actually not present.
Shrooms cause changes in mood, perception and
behavior, which is commonly known as tripping.
During a trip on shrooms , users may experience
vibrant colors, magnified objects and hallucinations.
About Continued
Over 200 species of Psilocybin

mushrooms are currently known to be
growing naturally throughout the world.
These types of mushrooms are often
found growing in pastures and
meadows.
They are sold in the black market and
are considered a controlled substance.
Common Street
names
Shrooms
Purple passion
Booms/Boomers
Liberty caps
Magic Mushrooms
Dosage and Effects
Shrooms are non-addictive and can be ingested by chewing them

up alone, with food or even brewed in a drink such as tea or beer.
The typical recommended dose is 3.5 grams which is 1/8th of an
ounce.
Psilocybin produces effects similar to those of LSD.
Typically, effects will start within 20-90 minutes after ingesting.
There is no overdose risk and most medical professionals consider
shrooms one of the safest psychoactive compound out there.
Short Term Effects
Hallucinations
Feelings of relaxation
Time distortion
Nausea
Feeling blissful
Paranoia
Spiritual experiences
Users have also reported, seeing vibrant colors and feeling
inner warmth.
Long Term Effects
Possible flashbacks (pleasant or unpleasant)

Panic attacks
Lack of motivation
Bad memory
Depression
Psychosis
No lasting negative physical effects
Many users have reported however that they think
more creatively and are more positive after taking
shrooms.
How it works in the brain
Psilocybin is the chemical found in magic
mushrooms which causes the
hallucinations.
It works by breaking down into Psilocin
and then blocking the reuptake of
Serotonin, then binding to receptors in the
brain.
This allows the drug to alter the users
mood.
Some of the most prominent effects
occur in the prefrontal cortex which acts
on the cognition, mood and perception.
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Psilocybin causes all of your senses to be
heightened, creating a sensory
overload of patterns and saturated
colors.
Studies have shown that psilocybin can
actually cause a neurological change
that results in a more creative and happy
personality.
Your Brain on Shrooms
History
The use of Psilocybin mushrooms
dates back thousands of years ago
when they were used in religious
ceremonies in parts of Algeria, central
and South America and were also
used by the Aztecs.
They had no idea that some plants
could effect mood and senses, so
they believed that these Magic
mushrooms were a gift from God to
bring them closer to their religion.
The aboriginal groups even built
mushroom temples and statues as a
gift for the gods.
Precautions
Although magic mushrooms arent considered very dangerous, there are

some precautions that you should consider before ingesting them.
Steer clear of shrooms that have turned a dark brown or black, this means
they have gone bad and will make you very ill.
Do not ingest if they have mold. (It will also make you ill)
It is best to take them around people that you know and trust.
Many users prefer to take shrooms while in nature such as, in the
mountains on a hike or a camping trip.
Are Shrooms Legal?
Although they are considered by many to be very safe, Psilocybin

shrooms are listed as a schedule one drug worldwide, so they are
illegal.
They are only considered legal in Brazil, British Virgin Islands, and
the Netherlands (as truffles).
In some places such as Mexico, they are legal for the native
culture.
Types of Users
An estimated 32 million people in

the U.S have admitted to trying LSD
or Shrooms at least once in their life.
In a health survey questioning 57K
Americans on their shroom use, the
highest rate of psychedelic use was
among ages 30-34 years old, with
more users being men than women.
They were very frequently used in
the 50s and 60s until they became
illegal in the 1970s.
Roland Griffiths, a professor of behavioral biology at
Hopkins conducted a study involving 18 healthy
adults, with an average age of 46 years old.
Nearly all were college graduates and all of them
were interested in gaining spiritual experience.
Half of the participants were given a low dose of
Research
Psilocybin and half were given a high dose.
It took place in a medical center in case treatment
studies
was needed at any time.
No medical treatment was needed throughout the
study.
Research Study Continued
Fourteen months after participating in the study, 94% of those who

received the drug said the experiment was one of the top five most
meaningful experiences of their lives; 39% said it was the single most
meaningful experience. (TIME 2011)
Even their family and friends reported to have seen a positive change in
them. They claimed that they seemed calmer, happier and more kind.
Researchers like Griffiths are trying to more studies using psychedelics into
the future.
They believe that shrooms could be used to help people suffering from
PTSD, depression and cancer.
5 Facts About
Shrooms
Pictures of Magic Mushrooms
Works Cited Page
Drug Abuse(NIDA). 2016. Hallucinogens. ,www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/hallucinogens,

accessed on January 30, 2017.
Rehab Center Rankings. 2016. Drug use in Religious Ceremonies and Religions around the World.
http://www.rehabcenterrankings.com/drug-use-in-religious-ceremonies/, accessed on March 9, 2017.
TIME Magazine. 2011. Magic Mushrooms can improve Psychological Health Long Term.
http://healthland.time.com/2011/06/16/magic-mushrooms-can-improve-psychological-health-long-term/
accessed on March 10, 2017.
Daily News. 2014. Scientists discover how Magic Mushrooms alter the mind.
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/scientists-discover-magic-mushrooms-work-article-1.1853696
accessed on March 11, 2017.
IFL Science. 2016. How Magic Mushrooms Change Your Brain. http://www.iflscience.com/brain/magic-
mushroom-chemical-hyper-connects-brain/ accessed March 20, 2017.

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Psilocybin Mushrooms

Madison Prudhomme HLTH 1050

Psilocybin mushrooms are a psychedelic

Psilocybin mushrooms are a hallucinogenic drug.

Over 200 species of Psilocybin

Shrooms are non-addictive and can be ingested by chewing them

Possible flashbacks (pleasant or unpleasant)

Although magic mushrooms arent considered very dangerous, there are

Although they are considered by many to be very safe, Psilocybin

An estimated 32 million people in

Fourteen months after participating in the study, 94% of those who

Drug Abuse(NIDA). 2016. Hallucinogens. ,www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/hallucinogens,

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