Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide

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List of psychotropic substances under international control" (PDF). International Narcotics Control Board. August 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 December 2005 . Retrieved 25 June 2007. Psilocybe paulensis (Guzmán & Bononi) Guzmán (= Psilocybe banderiliensis var. paulensis Guzmán & Bononi)

Regardless of where you live, there are likely to be magic mushrooms endemic to the area. The downside is that there are plenty of toxic lookalikes too. There are nearly 14,000 species of fungi around the world, with new species continuing to be discovered yearly.You can find these mushrooms throughout the high mountains of Mexico, with some samples being reported as high as 4000m in elevation — the highest ever reported for Psilocybe mushrooms. Setting refers to your environment. Common effects of psilocybin can range from visual distortions and hallucinations to deep-diving into one’s mind or personality. The substance seems to make the brain open to all and any sensory experience during the trip. This means if you are in a loud, crowded, unfamiliar or otherwise uncomfortable environment it is very likely to lead to a bad trip, even if you begin with a positive mindset. Openbaar Ministerie (12 January 2008). Paddoverbod van kracht Archived 5 September 2012 at archive.today. Retrieved 2 December 2008. P. azurescens can withstand colder winters than most Psilocybe species but struggle in regions that dip below freezing for more than a couple of days at a time.

Hopkins researchers recommend reclassifying psilocybin, the drug in "magic" mushrooms, from schedule I to schedule IV". Johns Hopkins. 26 September 2018. Archived from the original on 25 April 2019 . Retrieved 25 April 2019. After ensuring you have the correct type of psilocybin mushroom and accurately measuring the dosage, your set and setting has a strong impact on whether you have a good or bad experience. Mateo, Janvic (17 November 2019). "High School students using 'shrooms' as narcotics – DepEd chief". The Philippine Star . Retrieved 13 November 2020. Brown, Jennifer (10 November 2022). "Colorado becomes second state to legalize "magic mushrooms" ". The Colorado Sun . Retrieved 10 November 2022.The most dangerous of these is losing touch with reality somewhere which could have dangerous consequences. It can become almost impossible to think or act ‘ normally’ under the influence of psilocybin, and if a person is somewhere which requires their mental faculties to stay safe, for example on a busy street, a crowded area or high-up somewhere, there can be a serious risk to life.