There’s a strong argument to be made that psilocybin shrooms may cure the psychology of addiction, not simply the withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Psilocybin has also showed promising benefits in the treatment of depression and death fear. In addition to those uses, psilocybin is being studied for anorexia, Alzheimer’s disease (which is linked to both depression and cognitive decline), post-traumatic stress disorder, demoralization syndrome (which is characterized by feelings of hopelessness and a loss of purpose/meaning in life) in long-term HIV survivors, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Despite the fact that psilocybin is not considered addictive by medical authorities, users may suffer frightening hallucinations, anxiety, and panic after taking the substance. Active visual or aural hallucinations are not usually caused by psilocybin. Instead, it alters how certain users view items and people who are already present in their environment. The effects of psilocybin are influenced by the amount of the substance used, previous experiences, and expectations of how the experience would unfold. Psilocybin’s hallucinatory effects generally begin within 30 minutes of ingestion and extend for 4–6 hours. Changes in sensory perception and thinking processes might persist for many days in some people.

In 2006, researchers at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research released a groundbreaking study on the safety and benefits of psilocybin. Researchers have also looked at whether it may be used to treat a variety of illnesses. As to dosing, it’s tough to figure out what kind of mushroom you have and how much active hallucinogen it contains. It is safer to take a tiny dose and wait for the effects of shrooms to be felt to reduce the possibility of a harmful event. Psilocybin can be found in dried or fresh mushrooms, or as a powder in capsules, and is usually taken orally. It’s sometimes used to make tea. If you want some similar effects, try out our concentrates or baked goods!