Assessing the Risks and Benefits of Eating Psychedelic Mushrooms Introduction Psychedelic mushrooms, or psilocybin mushrooms, are a type of fungi that contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. This compound produces hallucinogenic effects when ingested and can be found in various species of mushroom around the world. When taken in small doses, these mushrooms have been known […]
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A Journey Through The Therapeutic Effects of Psychedelics Introduction Psychedelics are a broad class of substances that produce altered mental states, often referred to as hallucinogenic or psychedelic experiences. The term “psychedelic” was first coined in 1957 by psychiatrist Humphry Osmond and is derived from the Greek words for “mind-manifesting”. Psychedelics are most commonly used […]