Psilocybin Research Paper

Psilocybin is a chemical compound found naturally occurring within psilocybin containing mushrooms, such as the psilocybe cubensis and psilocybe semilanceata fungi. This compound has been consumed for thousands of years and has had a major impact on numerous societies. The history of psilocybin use dates back to at most 11,000 years ago by North African indigenous cultures. There has also been evidence of mushroom use within Mayan and Aztec ruins. Modern western mushroom use began in the late 1950’s after R. Gordon wasson participated in a mushroom ritual and wrote about his experiences which later were published to Life magazine. According to research by Teri S Krebs and Pål-Ørjan Johansen there are an estimated 30 million psychedelic …show more content…
If found guilty with the intent to distribute you will be charged with a felony that is punishable by up to $10,000 along with imprisonment for up to 7 years, you may also lose your ability to drive for a period of time. However you can obtain the mushroom spores legally because they do not contain psilocybin. The short term effects of psilocybin are Rich hallucinations, Feeling blissful, Nausea, Cramping, Vomiting, Dilated pupils, The impression that colors are more vibrant or that surfaces ripple, Severe time distortion, The impression of dissolving, The impression that objects are merging together, Anxiety, Fear, and Horror. Many sources suggest that there are few, if any, detrimental long-term effects associated with psilocybin usage There is no evidence that shows that psilocybin is addictive and there has been no recorded overdoses from psilocybin alone. Psilocybin has also allowed thousands of people to become spiritually awakened through the substance and have felt more connected to their surroundings and nature. Psilocybin can exacerbate mental illness or trigger latent mental disorders however this is extremely