Slang:
Mushies, happies, sillies, shrooms, purple passion, caps
Background:
Several types of magic mushrooms grow wild in the UK; the most
common is the Liberty Cap (Psilocybe Semilanceata). Magic mushrooms
are eaten raw, dried, cooked in food, or stewed in tea.
The Effects:
- Magic mushrooms
produce a similar effect to LSD, but the 'trip' tends to be
shorter and milder (about 4 hours).
- Feelings of
euphoria, excitement, or relaxation (spaced-out) may result.
- Hallucinations can
occur, especially when high doses are taken, meaning users
experience visual and/or sound distortions.
The Risks:
- Ingesting magic
mushrooms can cause stomach pains, nausea and vomiting.
- Bad 'trips' can
happen, and there's no going back until the effects have worn
off.
- Like any
hallucinogen, magic mushrooms can complicate existing mental
problems.
- Serious health
risk and even death may result due to eating the wrong kind of
mushrooms.
The Law:
- It is not illegal
to pick, posses or eat raw magic mushrooms.
- Magic mushrooms
are classified as a Class A drug when they are dried, cooked,
boiled, or crushed or prepared to be used as a drug.
If you are planning to take this drug...
- Bad 'trips' are
more likely to occur with users who are depressed or mentally
unstable.
- If you have taken
magic mushrooms and you feel unwell, go straight to hospital
with the sample and explain what's happened.
- A real danger is
eating the wrong type of mushroom, many mushrooms which look
like magic mushrooms are poisonous.
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