AKA: Magic mushrooms, shroomies, shrooms, caps
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III. Chemical Profile ( IUPAC name)
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IV. History
Psilocybin-containing mushrooms have been used for centuries in religious and spiritual rituals by indigenous peoples in Central America and Mexico. They gained popularity in the Western world during the 1960s counterculture movement.
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V. Legal Information
Psilocybin mushrooms are illegal at the federal level in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act. However, there is ongoing debate and evolving legislation surrounding their medical and therapeutic use.
US Federal Schedule - I
Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
Key US Federal Policies:
Controlled Substances Act. Public Law: Public Law 91-513 (text can be found on GovInfo) (https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/csa). Date enacted: October 27, 1970.
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VI. Physical Effects
Psilocybin affects serotonin receptors in the brain, leading to altered perception, mood changes, and changes in cognition. Physiological effects include dilated pupils, increased heart rate, and nausea.
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VII. Psychological Effects
Psychological effects of psilocybin include euphoria, hallucinations, altered thinking processes, and spiritual experiences. Users may experience changes in perception of time and space, and heightened introspection.
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