Psychedelic Maniacs

Have you ever heard of people ending up in the ER due to mushroom poisoning? These frequent accidents occur due to the fact that people think they “know” which mushrooms are safe to eat and which are not. Reality shows us that many of them are wrong. Things get even more complicated when it comes to psychoactive mushrooms (also called “magic mushrooms”) due to the fact that the psychological profile of the persons willing to try this type of mushrooms includes a higher tolerance for risk. That is why it is crucial to invest a lot of time in getting to know the specific characteristics of psilocybin mushrooms before you head out to pick them up and eat them. This can make the difference between having a pleasant spiritual experience of ending up in the ER with serious poisoning. See More on the Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Psilocybin Mushrooms>> What are Psilocybin Mushrooms? Before we go into more details, what exactly are psilocybin mushrooms? Psilocybin mushrooms are the most popular “magic mushrooms”, which means that they are mushrooms with psychoactive properties. They are considered sacred medicine among indigenous tribes, having been used extensively in the past in religious and spiritual ceremonies, especially in Central and South America. Although currently they are classified as Schedule 1 drug in the United States (and many other countries, except the Czech Republic), recent John Hopkins research seems very promising. Some studies have shown that consuming psilocybin mushrooms can have a beneficial effect for individuals suffering from various psychiatric disorders, from anxiety to OCD and depression. Another study from Johns Hopkins University showed that most of the participants rated this as one of the most significant spiritual experiences of their lives. It also proved that ingesting psilocybin mushrooms creates long-lasting positive personality changes in the users.