The Advantages and Potential Risks of Psilocybin Mushrooms

Psilocybin, sometimes known as magic mushrooms, is a naturally occurring substance that is ingested for its hallucinogenic properties. They are part of the psychedelic drug class, which causes changes in perception, emotion, and thinking. Psilocybin is the active substance in magic mushrooms. When you consume psilocybin, your body converts it to psilocin, a substance that has psychedelic characteristics.

It’s no secret that psilocybin has been the subject of interest for many years. Amateur mycologists and professional botanists alike have studied psilocybin which is found in magic mushrooms for decades. Although psilocybin cultivation and use are generally illegal in many countries, the world of science is finally catching up and studying the potential positive effects of the compound.

In this guide, we’ll break down all of the advantages and risks of psilocybin mushroom spores and fruits according to the medical field and scientific study.

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The Advantages and Potential Risks of Psilocybin Mushrooms

What is Psilocybin?

Psilocybin and psilocin are types of chemical compounds found in hallucinogenic mushrooms found in Mexico, South America, and the United States’ southern and northwest areas. The indole-alkylamine psilocybin belongs to is classed as an indole-alkylamine (tryptamine). These chemicals are misused for their hallucinogenic properties to induce a trip, and they have a structure similar to lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). The action on serotonin (5-HT) receptors in the central nervous system causes hallucinogenic (psychedelic) effects. 

The compounds psilocybin or psilocin are found in approximately 180 types of mushrooms. Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been utilized in native or religious ceremonies for generations. Both psilocybin as well as the alternative psilocin may be synthesized in a lab. There have been claims that psilocybin sold on the street is really LSD-laced mushrooms from different species.

Long, thin stems with grey caps with darker gills on the underside are features of magic mushrooms. Dehydrated mushrooms are often a reddish rusty brown tint with cream-colored spots. Mushrooms are usually eaten raw and can be turned into tea or blended into other foods. The flavor of psilocybin is harsh and unpleasant. Psilocybin levels in dried mushrooms range from 0.2% to 0.4%, with only negligible concentrations of psilocin. The usual recreational dose of psilocybin varies, with peak effects arriving in 1 to 2 hours and lasting around six hours.

The dose and effects of mushrooms vary greatly depending on the species of fungus, the manner of preparation, and the individual’s tolerance. If you decide to take psilocybin for recreational purposes in a nation where doing so is legal, lesser dosages and a longer amount of time to assess the effects may be a safer alternative.

There is no such thing as a safe amount of drug consumption. Any medicine has a risk associated with it. When using any kind of medication, it’s critical to be cautious. Again, it is also worth noting that the consumption of magic mushrooms is illegal in the United States.

Magic mushrooms have varying effects on different people depending on a variety of factors. When psilocybin is eaten, human size, weight, and overall health can have an impact on how it impacts the body. The amount taken, if the individual is habituated to taking it, and whether other medicines are taken at the same time are all important factors to consider. Another thing to consider is the mushroom’s strength (which varies based on the species of mushroom).

When psilocybin magic mushrooms are consumed, the effects normally begin in thirty minutes and persist for four to six hours.

The Advantages and Benefits of Psilocybin Mushroom Use

To better understand the advantages of psilocybin use, it helps to understand the key symptoms of consuming psilocybin:

• Euphoria.
• A feeling of well-being.
• A sense of spiritual awakening.
• Derealization or depersonalization.
• Dizziness and yawning.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Changes in one’s perception of time.
• An increase in blood pressure or the pace at which you breathe.
• Dry mouth.
• Consciousness, emotions, thinking, and sensory experiences can suddenly change.
• Sleep cycle, appetite, muscular control, and body temperature can all change.
• Pupil dilation.
• Visual and auditory hallucinations, as well as other perceptual alterations.
• Nausea and stomach pain.
• Headaches.
• Reduced inhibition.
• Panic or paranoia.
• Heartbeat that is too fast or too erratic.
• Body temperature alteration.
• Breathing quickly.
• Vomiting.
• Face flushes, sweating, and chills.

With these effects in mind, let’s consider a few potential benefits of medical psilocybin use.

Addiction Cessation

Psilocybin treatment dramatically increased abstinence from smoking during a 12-month follow-up period, according to a small trial from Johns Hopkins University. Psilocybin has the potential to cure various drug use disorders, such as alcohol and cocaine addiction, according to lead professor Matthew Johnson.

The fundamental concept is that these diseases are characterized by a limited mental and behavioral repertoire. Psilocybin has the power to effectively shake someone out of their habit in well-orchestrated sessions, providing a view of a bigger picture and creating mental flexibility with which people may step outside of their substance abuse difficulties.

Just as well, one recent open-label study on psilocybin and alcoholism indicated that after treatment, both light and heavy drinking decreased.

Magic Mushrooms for Treatment for Depression

Depression is one of the most well-studied psilocybin indications. The FDA designated psilocybin therapy as a “breakthrough therapy” for the treatment of depression some years ago.

Positive findings were found in a recent batch of psilocybin experiments. The psilocybin experiment conducted by Compass Pathways proved to be extremely effective as a treatment for treatment-resistant depression. The Phase 2b experiment is the biggest randomized, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial of psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms. Patients given the maximum amount, 25 milligrams, exhibited a substantial reduction in depression symptoms compared to those given 1 milligram, which is such a tiny dose that it acts as a placebo, according to the business. Overall, 29.1% of patients in the highest-dose group were in remission three weeks after therapy, compared to 7.6% in the control group, and more than a quarter of patients in the 25-milligram arm were still in remission three months later.

Those who got the highest dose also had a 6.6-point improvement on a clinical depression scale (the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale) compared to those who took 1 mg. Other individuals received a 10-milligram dosage, however there was no statistically significant difference between the 10-milligram and 1-milligram groups.

Brain Cell Growth 

According to research, the psilocybin found in psilocybin mushrooms aids in the development of new brain cells. It aids in the brain’s ability to overcome fear and promotes neuronal development, resulting in the regeneration of brain cells. The brain becomes more active as a result of the increased brain cells, and it develops the ability to retain, learn, and recall certain measurements. It lessens the risk of harmful stimuli affecting brain cells.

Positive Personality Shifts

As sentient beings, humans are born with the urge to interact, learn, and grow. Traumatic events can lead to harmful behaviors and personality traits throughout the course of our life. People who have a string of unpleasant incidents related with certain elements of their lives may shut down, limiting future opportunities.

Clearly, our brain’s response to trauma is meant to keep us safe. However, we often shut down more than we need to, limiting our life potential by excluding fresh experiences and chances. Psilocybin may be useful in certain situations.

Researchers discovered substantial improvements in openness after a high-dose psilocybin session in a 2011 study. Openness is a psychological concept that describes a person’s attitude toward new experiences and is linked to attributes such as imagination, creativity, and aesthetic appreciation. Not only did openness increase after a psilocybin session, but it also stayed considerably higher than baseline for more than a year in over 60% of research participants. 

Ego Death as Therapy

Psychedelics in general, and psilocybin in particular, can help us achieve states when our conscious perception of the universe is untethered from our own ego, which may be exposed to be a fictitious construct. Temporary ego loss, according to the findings of a 2017 study, might be useful in the appropriate situation. These wide-ranging, sometimes life-altering encounters make us feel deeply connected and alive. They also help you be more creative.

Long-Term Benefits

According to one older but still interesting follow-up research study, the effects of the psychedelic drug psilocybin for persons who have experienced good or even mystical experiences can last up to a year. The study adds to the growing body of evidence that some recreational drugs may be safely used to reduce the stress associated with severe chronic conditions like cancer when used responsibly.

Despite the fact that the 36 patients in the original trial received just one dosage, the experience was said to have valuable after-effects at the time of the follow-up study. The new research is a follow-up to a 2006 experiment in which researchers administered high dosages of psilocybin to 36 volunteers who had never used hallucinogens before. During the event, the participants were urged to focus their attention inside, and many of them reported lasting, positive changes in their lives several years later.

The Medical Risks of Psilocybin Use

One of the potential medical risks of psilocybin use is overdose. Magic mushrooms are seldom associated with life-threatening effects. If a big amount or a particularly potent batch of mushrooms is ingested, the following symptoms may occur:

• Stress or agitation.
• Vomiting and sweating.
• Diarrhea and exhaustion.
• Muscle weakness or twitching.
• Panic and paranoia, which can be severe enough to trigger a panic attack.
• Seizures.
• Psychosis.
• Coma, though this is rare.

Benzodiazepines are commonly used by doctors to alleviate these side effects. As the effects of the psilocybin wear off, symptoms usually fade after about eight hours. 

If a deadly mushroom is mistakenly assumed to be a magic mushroom and swallowed, toxic mushroom abuse can result in toxicity or death. While this isn’t really a negative effect of psilocybin, the risk of consuming incorrect mushrooms is a risk worth considering. If vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pains occur many hours after eating the mushrooms, toxic mushroom poisoning should be suspected, and emergency medical attention should be sought immediately. 

Tolerance to psilocybin usage has been recorded, which indicates that a person needs a higher dose to have the same hallucinogenic effect. Mushrooms have been linked to “flashbacks,” which are similar to those experienced by some individuals after taking LSD. People who consume LSD or mescaline have been known to develop a cross-tolerance to psilocybin. When magic mushrooms are combined with other medicines, such as over-the-counter or prescription prescriptions, the results can be unexpected and deadly.

Psilocybin is not chemically addictive, and there are no physical side effects when you stop using it. Individuals may experience psychological withdrawal and trouble adapting to reality after many days of psilocybin usage. 

Regular usage can lead to tolerance to the effects of psilocybin, and cross-tolerance with other substances such as LSD and mescaline can also arise. To get the maximum impact of these medications, users must wait at least several days between dosages.

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