A Magic Mushroom Gummy That Can Kill: Here’s What You Need to Know
You are here:Magic mushroom gummy products (nootropics) are popular for treating depression and anxiety. Many contain psilocybin, commonly known as shrooms or magic mushrooms. Psilocybin is a Schedule 1 substance, meaning it has a high potential for misuse or inappropriate use and has no accepted medical use. However, other substances currently used in gummies can be more toxic than cocaine, PCP, or fentanyl.
How Deadly Is This Magic Mushroom?
Mushroom-based chocolates and gummies have grown in popularity since 2023. Unfortunately, many of the products contain undisclosed substances that may be harmful. The most deadly substance in hallucinogenic mushrooms is Amanita muscaria.
Amanita muscaria and psilocybin are often marketed as the same, but there are significant differences. For instance, psilocybin is an antidepressant that promotes optimism and happiness. Conversely, Amanita muscaria is a depressant that works similarly to benzodiazepines or alcohol.
Researchers found that nootropic products containing the substance can be more lethal than many illicit drugs, and have been linked to severe side effects.
What Is the Origin of Amanita Muscaria?
Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) is a poisonous mushroom that is red-capped with white spots. They typically grow in woodland in light soil among pine, spruce, or birch trees. It has a history of use among religious people as a ritual drink. It was also used by Siberian shamans as a gift during December.
The mushroom is popular for its psychotic and hallucinogenic properties. It is also used to relieve stress and to reduce the severity of depression, insomnia, and pain.
What Are the Side Effects of Amanita Muscaria?
If you use magic mushroom gummies, you need to know about the risks associated with Amanita muscaria mushrooms. The substance contains ibotenic acid and muscimol which causes a sense of weightlessness, unawareness of time, space distortion, and visual and auditory hypersensitivity. Other side effects may include:
- Central nervous system excitation, depression, or a combination of both
- Gastrointestinal tract upset
- Confusion
- Dizziness, headache
- Hallucinations
- Tachycardia
- Kidney problems
- Anxiety
- Nausea
- Decreased appetite
- Coma (with high doses)
- Death (in rare cases)
People who experience any of the above symptoms after using magic mushroom gummies should seek medical attention. A. muscaria is legal, but so far, there is no clinical evidence supporting the therapeutic use of the substance.
How to Know What You’re Getting
When buying products advertised as nootropic mushroom gummies, the labels might not represent the contents accurately. You may be at risk of unexpected toxic side effects. It’s important to note that urine drug screens don’t detect Amanita muscaria or nootropics. If you experience toxicity after using these products, additional testing should be considered.
Signs of Magic Mushroom Gummy Addiction
Like any other drug, mushroom gummy addiction is complex. Many factors play a role in a person’s repeated use of gummies. If you are worried about mushroom gummy dependence or addiction, here are some warning signs to watch out for:
- Preoccupation with obtaining, using, or recovering from gummy use.
- Inability to control your mushroom gummy use.
- Cravings or urges to use the substance.
- Needing more of the substance to get the desired effects.
- Continuing to use despite knowledge of harmful effects.
- Neglecting responsibilities due to mushroom gummy use.
- Isolating yourself from friends or family to use gummies.
- Spending large amounts of money on obtaining the substance.
- Engaging in illegal buying, selling, or possession of mushroom gummies.
Although these signs do not mean you are addicted, they may indicate a substance use disorder that needs professional intervention.
Magic Mushroom Gummy Addiction Treatment at Design for Change Recovery
If you think your use of mushroom gummy products is out of control, reach out for professional help. Design for Change Recovery in beautiful Lancaster, CA provides a full continuum of care that can be customized to fit your situation.
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Sources:
dea.gov – Psilocybin
cdc.gov. -Morbidity and Mortality weekly Report (MMWR)
usnews.com – There’s Another Magic Mushroom Being Sold in Gummies–But It Can Kill
