Magic Mushrooms Case Study

A Case for the Legalization of Psychedelic Mushrooms Ever since the era of Woodstock, studies on psychedelics have been halted and the restrictions are harsher than ever before. Luckily, recent studies have discovered that psilocybin (the chemical found in mushrooms) is not only a great spiritual journey for the human mind, but can also be very beneficial for the body and the inner workings of the brain. For example, new studies have discovered that psilocybin decreases the feelings of anxiety and depression in patients with later stages of cancer. Another study found that “magic mushrooms” may be more efficient than over the counter prescriptions for the same purpose.The problem is that these drugs are still illegal in America and, as of now, are still considered a Schedule 1 drug. Meaning that, according to the government, psychedelic mushrooms are considered a drug prone to addiction and have no profound medical benefits. However, this is currently under discussion, as the movement to change mushrooms to a Schedule 2 drug is growing rapidly. While yes, psychedelic mushrooms can lead to health risks when abused and used in large quantities, current …show more content…
This is far from true, in a survey that John Hopkins conducted, 51% of previous users had college degrees, and of that population, 93% have used psilocybin more than once. Secondly, microdosing mushrooms has been shown to improve mood, creativity, focus, and offset states of mental fatigue or negative mood, showing that mushrooms are far more than just a “party drug” and can be incorporated into your everyday routine to better your life, no matter your level of education. Many scholars like Paul Staments not only use microdosing as a way to better their life, but they also advocate for the legalization and integration of mushrooms into many medical