psilocybin

Psilocybin and psilocin, two psychoactive components found in “magic mushrooms,” have therapeutic potential in a number of mental health disorders without the addictiveness and overdose risks found in other mind-altering drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamines and alcohol. Psychedelic mushrooms occur naturally, are wide distributed and easily accessible.

Fast facts on psilocybin

Psilocybin can have both positive and negative physical and psychological effects.

Psilocybin is not naturally addictive.

The drug can trigger psychotic episodes.

Individuals with a family history of psychosis face an increased risk of an adverse psychiatric reaction to psilocybin.

PSILOCYBIN

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How it works

Psilocybin works by activating serotonin receptors, most often in the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain affects mood, cognition, and perception. Hallucinogens also work in other regions of the brain that regulate arousal and panic responses.

Psilocybin does not always cause active visual or auditory hallucinations. Instead, it distorts how some people that use the drug perceive objects and people already in their environment.

The quantity of the drug a person consumes, their past experiences, and their expectations of how the experience will take shape can all impact the effects of psilocybin.

The hallucinogenic effects of psilocybin usually occur within 30 minutes after a person ingests it and last 4–6 hours. In some individuals, changes in sensory perception and thought pattes can last for several days.

What are the risks?

The use of psilocybin is also associated with negative physical and psychological consequences. Physical effects that appear within 20 minutes of ingestion and last approximately 6 hours include nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, drowsiness, and lack of coordination. While there is no evidence that users can become physically dependent on psilocybin, tolerance to the drug develops when it is taken consistently over a short period of time.

Psychiatric consequences of psilocybin use include hallucinations and the inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality. Panic and psychotic reactions may also occur, especially if the user takes a large dose.