What It Is
What is Psilocybin known as?
Magic Mushrooms or Shrooms
How is Psilocybin consumed?
Smoking
Snorting
Ingestion
Ingestion
How long do effects last?
4-6 hours
Can Psilocybin be used as medicine/therapy?
yes
How long does Psilocybin stay in your system?
6-12 hours (but users can experience long-term changes)
What do the mushrooms look like?
They are small and usually brown or tan
When do the hallucinogenic effects start to occur?
A.Within 30 minutes of ingesting
B. Within an hour of ingesting
Within 30 minutes of ingesting
What drug has similar effects to Psilocybin?
LSD
True or False?
Psilocybin can trigger psychotic episodes
True
True or False?
People become dependent because of the mind-altering effects
True
When did Psilocybin mushrooms gain popularity?
1960's
What environment is Psilocybin often used in?
Clubs & Raves
Name 2 physical effects of Psilocybin
Dilated pupils, Nausea, Drowsiness, Headaches, Lack of coordination
True or False?
Psilocybin mushrooms are addictive
False
Are people more likely to become psychologically addicted or physically addicted to Psilocybin?
Psychlogically
Where is Psilocybin grown?
Europe, South America, Mexico, US
What have doctors used Psilocybin to treat?
Cluster headaches, depression, end stage cancer anxiety
Name 2 mental effects of Psilocybin
Euphoria, Hallucinations, Paranoia, Psychosis, Nervousness
What will users going through withdrawal experience?
Confusion and difficulty determining reality
What does the severity of dependency or addiction depend on?
The number of mushrooms consumed
What part of the brain does Psilocybin activate?
A.Temporal Lobe
B. Prefrontal Cortex
C. Cerebrum
Prefrontal Cortex
What are the mushrooms used as when consumed?
Fresh or dried
What are the long-term effects of Psilocybin?
Change in personality & flashbacks after taking the drug.
What drug scheduling system is Psilocybin listed on?
Schedule 1
If a loved one is experimenting with Psilocybin what should you do?
Have a firm yet understanding conversation, talk about risks