PROJECT : MAGIC MUSHROOMS

WARNING : SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT MAGIC MUSHROOMS ARE SAFE WITH MINIMAL HARMFUL EFFECTS. HOWEVER, DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL PRECISELY BECAUSE THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND EVEN DEADLY

Magic Mushrooms

• - These are Hallucinogenic Fungi. • - A ‘ mushroom’, also known as a ‘magic mushroom’ or a ‘psychedelic mushroom’. • - Magic mushrooms are also known as: • Shrooms. • Mushies. • Blue meanies. • Golden tops. • Liberty caps. • Philosopher's stones. • Liberties. • Amani. • Agaric.

• - Magic Mushrooms are part of a polyphyletic group of fungi that contain psilocybin and . When psilocybin is taken, it is converted in the body to psilocin, which is a chemical with psychoactive properties. • - This group of drugs changes perception, mood and thought. • - Magic mushrooms affect the brain's prefrontal cortex – the part of the brain that

regulates abstract thinking, thought analysis, and plays a key role in mood and perception.

• - Magic mushrooms look much like ordinary mushrooms. • - The active ingredient in magic mushrooms is the same as in LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide). • - They are usually not sold on the street but are distributed through informal structures. • - They are usually sold as a few grams of dried mushrooms in a little plastic bag.

Psychedelic Mushroom

• - Mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes, as well as in various levels of toxicity. • - The number one element all fungi need for growth is moisture. Therefore, densely forested

areas close to water are perfect living and growing conditions for magic mushrooms.

• - Five most common species of psychedelic mushrooms (Magic Mushroom): o cubensis and Psilocybe subcubensis are two species that can be found in tropical zones throughout the world.

o are most widely available. o Psilocybe cyanescens have undulating tops. o or Copelandia cyanescens long, slim stems and light brown to light grey caps. o Psilocybe azurescens have the highest concentration of psilocybin out of any magic mushroom species.

The effects of magic mushrooms usually begin 30 minutes after being consumed and can last up to 9 hours. The effects of the drug may last longer when you consume more, therefore this type of drug is an extremely popular choice for house parties and trance parties.

- But it is important to take the following into consideration:

• the effect of the drug depends on how much you have taken, your size and weight,

whether you have eaten and what other drugs you may have also taken.

• Magic mushrooms are mainly consumed for their hallucinogenic effects. • The user can hear and feel sensations that seem real but are not. One has no control

over these sensations and there is no guarantee that they will be pleasant.

• Magic mushrooms are mainly consumed to experience the following: o Euphoria. o Energized. o Excitement. o Happy and giggly. o Relaxation. o Change in consciousness, mood, thought and perception. o Perceptual changes, such as hallucinations and delusions. o Hallucinations are so convincing that user may feel as though they are walking through a park – where in fact they are wondering around in traffic.

• Users can also not recall anything they experienced or did during the hallucinations. - Effects:

• Dilation of pupils. • Agitation. • Dizziness. • Confusion. • Stomach discomfort. • Panic or paranoia. • Muscle weakness. • Nausea. • Headaches. • Fast or irregular heartbeat. • Increased body temperature. • Vomiting. • Facial flushes, sweating and chills. • Psychosis. • Seizures. • Coma. • As with all drugs, magic mushrooms can trigger underlying mental health problems. • After taking magic mushrooms (Comedown Phase) a person may experience feelings of:

o Anxiety. o Depression.

o Exhaustion.

Dangers of Magic Mushroom Hallucinations

• - Magic Mushrooms are hallucinogenic fungi. • - When psilocybin is ingested it becomes psilocin. Psilocin activates serotonin receptors in your

brain, triggering vivid hallucinations, a sense of euphoria, and changes in your perception of

space and time.

• - Dangers of Magic Mushroom Hallucinations: • People might engage in reckless behaviour. • Some people may experience persistent, distressing alterations to the way they see the world this is called persisting perception disorder (HPPD). • Hallucinations may be disturbing and may lead to:

o Fear, agitation, confusion, delirium, and psychosis. o Impaired judgement. o Feelings of detachment. o Unpleasant flashbacks.

How Magic Mushrooms are consumed

• - Can be processed into tablets or capsules. • - Can be dissolved in water. • - Eaten fresh. • - Can be cooked and mixed with food. • - Can be brewed into tea. • - Can be dried out. • - Can also be mixed with cannabis or tobacco and smoked. • - Some of the magic mushrooms are packed in containers with honey, syrup etc. Due to an unpleasant taste.

• Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992

• - https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a1401992.pdf • - https://www.unodc.org/res/cld/document/zaf/drug-trafficking-act-no-

140_html/DRUGS_AND_DRUG_TRAFFICKING_ACT_140.pdf

THE BIGGEST DANGER IS WHEN POISONOUS MUSHROOMS ARE BEING MISTAKEN FOR MAGIC MUSHROOM WHICH MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS LIFE THREATING ISSUES AND EVEN DEATH. Contact SSS for help on

addiction and drug use.

References https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/magic-mushrooms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybin_mushroom https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/psilocybin/ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-magic-mushrooms-22085 https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-magic-mushrooms-does-to-your-body-and-brain https://www.insider .com/are-magic-mushrooms-dangerous-2019-1 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308850#risks http://www.drugs.ie/drugtypes/drug/magic_mushrooms_hallucinogen https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelics/shrooms/ https://thethirdwave.co/finding-psychedelic-mushrooms/ https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/Magic-mushrooms-20120721 https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/magic-mushroom-bust-746922

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