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MUSHROOMS

MUSHROOMS. Mushrooms that contain PSILOCYBIN are known as ‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic properties. Magic mushrooms have been used by several cultures to induce altered states of consciousness during their religious rituals. . WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?.

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MUSHROOMS

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  1. MUSHROOMS

  2. Mushrooms that contain PSILOCYBIN are known as ‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic properties. • Magic mushrooms have been used by several cultures to induce altered states of consciousness during their religious rituals. WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?

  3. WHAT ARE MUSHROOMS? • Psilocybin Mushrooms are classified by the DEA as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. • The greatest danger with mushrooms is misidentification, while some mushrooms have no hallucinogenic properties, some are extremely poisonous and can be fatal.

  4. STREET NAMES Shrooms Liberty Caps Mushies Caps Psilocybes Divine Flesh Mushrooms Cubes Fly-agaric Hombrecitos Fungi Boomers

  5. HOW ARE MUSHROOMS CONSUMED? Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of manners: • Eaten – Either raw or cooked, much like non-hallucinogenic mushrooms. • Drank – Heated with water to make a tea or soup. • Smoked – The mushroom is ground into a fine powder and often smoked on top of marijuana.

  6. Increased Heart Rate • Nausea/Vomiting • Diarrhea • Impaired Judgement • Stomach Pains • Death • Mental Disorders • Schizophrenia • Anxiety Attacks • Recurring Episodes (FlahsBacks) • Increased Blood Pressure SIDE EFFECTS • The side effects of Mushrooms vary greatly depending upon the strength and purity of the fungus:

  7. MUSHROOM TESTING IN THE ARMY • Mushrooms are not regularly tested for within the US Army. • Contact your local ASAP for assistance and guidance regarding the testing for Mushrooms as special procedures MUST be followed. • Mushrooms are detectable in urine for approximately 1-2 days.

  8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • http://www.erowid.org/plants/mushrooms/mushrooms.shtml • http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/abuse/chap5/psilocy.htm • http://www.dancesafe.org/mushrooms.html • http://www.health.org

  9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information on Mushrooms can be found by contacting your local Army Substance Abuse Program or by visiting acsap.army.mil

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