Psilocybin Mushrooms Research Papers
Studies in the field of psychedelics, specifically the use of psilocybin mushrooms, are now being revitalized with the goal of scientifically advancing the existing treatment of many neural and physical disorders, proving to be far less harmful to an individual than what is common amongst other illegal substances (Heroin, LSD and Ecstasy) of the same illegal, Schedule One, stature (Ginad Source).
One of the most diverse resources on the web, as a grassroots website, is one that contains an encyclopedia of psychoactive substances, cataloguing resources on over three hundred and fifty types. Launched in 1995, Erowid, has served its purpose as a destination on the web for those interested in drugs ranging from psilocybin mushrooms to Absinthe, …show more content…
Most are cultivated instead of being picked wild, although just as simple and inexpensive (Wittman, 2006) The mushrooms produce eccentric mental states, in relation to the sensitivity of the individual and the dose amount. The substance is also characterized as being non-physically addicting where an individuals desire diminishes after initial use (Köhler, 2004) Using mushrooms repeatedly is likely to lead to a lesser experience the second time around. However, since 1968, the possession of psilocybin mushrooms has been illegal in the United States (Erowid, …show more content…
The major effects on the individual are related to the central nervous system with some effects on the sympathetic nervous system (conditioned flight or fight response.) The effects can also vary between individuals and even from one dosage to another for the same individual. The most desired effects for a ‘good trip’ range from feelings of relaxation, visual enhancement, euphoria, to altered perception of real events, images and faces, or real hallucinations. The physiological effects are easier to properly document, not relying on an individual’s own perception, and tend to not be as significant, including slight increase in heart rate, blood pressure and breathing while body temperature remains
One of the most diverse resources on the web, as a grassroots website, is one that contains an encyclopedia of psychoactive substances, cataloguing resources on over three hundred and fifty types. Launched in 1995, Erowid, has served its purpose as a destination on the web for those interested in drugs ranging from psilocybin mushrooms to Absinthe, …show more content…
Most are cultivated instead of being picked wild, although just as simple and inexpensive (Wittman, 2006) The mushrooms produce eccentric mental states, in relation to the sensitivity of the individual and the dose amount. The substance is also characterized as being non-physically addicting where an individuals desire diminishes after initial use (Köhler, 2004) Using mushrooms repeatedly is likely to lead to a lesser experience the second time around. However, since 1968, the possession of psilocybin mushrooms has been illegal in the United States (Erowid, …show more content…
The major effects on the individual are related to the central nervous system with some effects on the sympathetic nervous system (conditioned flight or fight response.) The effects can also vary between individuals and even from one dosage to another for the same individual. The most desired effects for a ‘good trip’ range from feelings of relaxation, visual enhancement, euphoria, to altered perception of real events, images and faces, or real hallucinations. The physiological effects are easier to properly document, not relying on an individual’s own perception, and tend to not be as significant, including slight increase in heart rate, blood pressure and breathing while body temperature remains