Psilocybin and Magic Mushrooms
If you have ever heard of Psilocybin and magic mushrooms, then you will certainly want to learn more about these incredible drugs. Psilocybin, although technically an illegal drug, is entirely safe in small amounts and, in actuality, very beneficial when used in the proper quantities. That is why, even today, there are thousands of people who use Psilocybin and magic mushrooms for their spiritual and mental growth. The book, Psilocybin and Magic Mushrooms, by Paul Stamets, PhD, takes you on a journey inside the world of magic mushrooms and explains exactly how Psilocybin and magic mushrooms work. Furthermore, Psilocybin and magic mushrooms also touch upon some pretty serious and bizarre myths and misconceptions about this powerful drug.
There is a lot of confusion about what Psilocybin and magic mushrooms actually are and what they do to individuals who take them. Some simply call them magic mushrooms and others prefer to call them psilocybin. There is no difference in the name, meaning that there can be confusion regarding which version of the two words someone may be using. Psilocybin is the chemical element present in Psilocybe cyanescense, a form of dried and smoked psilocin mushrooms. Psilocybin and magic mushrooms are closely related; Psilocybin causes a type of "mescaline", which is the chemical equivalent of classic psychedelic drugs like lysergic acid.
Treating Conditions
Psilocybin and magic mushrooms like Bright Future have proven to be effective in treating a wide variety of medical and psychiatric conditions, including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, depression, addiction, anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. These types of disorders generally are treated with medicinal mushrooms containing psilocybin or psilocin. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly which chemical contributes to the effectiveness of Psilocybin and magic mushrooms in curing these disorders because there are many potential contributors. It is believed that Psilocybin may work because it produces a serotonin release, similar to classic hallucinogens like lysergic acid. In rare cases Psilocybin mushrooms have been known to produce "the good" feelings experienced when taking the drug LPs.
Legality
When referring to Psilocybin and magic mushrooms as illegal substances, it should be understood that although they are commonly seen on street corners in countries around the world, they are not considered illegal by most countries. Most countries consider ingesting Psilocybin or magic mushrooms illegal, but they are legal in some states in the U.S.A. and in some municipalities in Canada. Psilocin has become so well known that in some jurisdictions it is mandatory for persons below the age of eighteen to obtain a valid license in order to purchase, consume, or sell Psilocybin or magic mushrooms.
Classification
The classification of Psilocybin and magic mushrooms as illegal has created some political and social controversy. The European Union, and the World Health Organization each consider Psilocybin and magic mushrooms to be safe. On the other hand, the American Medical Association, and the United States government, consider that Psilocybin and magic mushrooms are illegal because of the dangerous side effects that they can produce, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tremors, and seizures. Many people argue that the criminalization of Psilocybin and magic mushrooms goes against the rights of individuals to self-medicate with natural substances that are legal almost everywhere in the world. This can only be considered to be the case if one is growing the plants in an enclosed container.
Psilocybin and magic mushrooms continue to be popular today, as they are also among the most popular of all of the known hallucinogenic drug substances. Although some debate the long term effects of psilocybin mushrooms, there is no doubt that the substance produces immediate and very serious side effects that can seriously threaten the health and well being of those who use it. Although there are many advocates of psilocybin mushrooms, there are also many who claim that these mushrooms should not be made available over the counter, because of the dangerous risks involved.