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.::: Psilocybin

(Shrooms, Magic Mushrooms, Liberty Caps)

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic drug found in some species of mushrooms.

It is often added to food, tea, or mixed with juice.

Effects of short-term usage

  • Disorientation
  • Problems concentrating
  • Altered mood/feelings
  • Increased blood pressure and heart rate
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Shivering
  • Sweating
  • Fever
  • Hallucinations.

Effects over the long-term

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Decreased motivation
  • Flashbacks.

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