Survey Discovers That Psilocybin Is Relatively Safe Drug
Findings from a large survey propose that psilocybin is a relatively safe drug, with less than 1% of users of psilocybin mushrooms seeking emergency medical care after consumption. The survey’s findings, which also propose that adverse incidents resulting in emergency medical care are often psychological in nature and can be resolved in 24 hours, were reported in the “Journal of Psychopharmacology.” Psilocybin, which is the active ingredient found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is known to induce a mind-altering state when consumed. While this compound is considered safe in comparison to other psychoactive substances, it can still cause adverse reactions such as…
