York Regional Police have dismantled an illegal psilocybin operation linked to a larger network of distribution throughout Ontario.
Scientists believe they've discovered origin of consciousness
Magic mushrooms may have influenced the birth of human consciousness through enhanced brain connectivity and cognitive effects.
Magic mushroom busts rose as psychedelics gained favor
Law enforcement seizures of psilocybin have increased nearly 3.5 times from 2017 to 2022, indicating a potential increase in availability of the substance.
Psilocybin is the most consumed plant-based psychedelic, with 11.3% of people age 12 and over reporting having ever used it in 2022.
Psychedelic Mushrooms Existed Millions of Years Before Humans, Largest-Ever Study Reveals
Scientists have completed the largest genomic study of magic mushrooms, analyzing the genomes of over 50 mushrooms from the Psilocybe genus.
The study found that psilocybin-making in Psilocybe evolved around 65 million years ago, and that the mushrooms evolved two independent ways of making psilocybin, one of which was previously undiscovered.
'Magic Mushrooms' Help Longtime Smokers 'Quit - 09/11/2014
Magic mushrooms combined with cognitive behavioral therapy helped longtime smokers quit smoking with an 80% abstinence rate after six months.
Psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic agent in magic mushrooms, can lead to deep reflection and motivation to change when administered in a therapeutic context.
'Magic Mushrooms' Help Longtime Smokers 'Quit - 09/11/2014
Magic mushrooms combined with cognitive behavioral therapy helped longtime smokers quit smoking with an 80% abstinence rate after six months.
Psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic agent in magic mushrooms, can lead to deep reflection and motivation to change when administered in a therapeutic context.
York Regional Police have dismantled an illegal psilocybin operation linked to a larger network of distribution throughout Ontario.
Scientists believe they've discovered origin of consciousness
Magic mushrooms may have influenced the birth of human consciousness through enhanced brain connectivity and cognitive effects.
Magic mushroom busts rose as psychedelics gained favor
Law enforcement seizures of psilocybin have increased nearly 3.5 times from 2017 to 2022, indicating a potential increase in availability of the substance.
Psilocybin is the most consumed plant-based psychedelic, with 11.3% of people age 12 and over reporting having ever used it in 2022.
Psychedelic Mushrooms Existed Millions of Years Before Humans, Largest-Ever Study Reveals
Scientists have completed the largest genomic study of magic mushrooms, analyzing the genomes of over 50 mushrooms from the Psilocybe genus.
The study found that psilocybin-making in Psilocybe evolved around 65 million years ago, and that the mushrooms evolved two independent ways of making psilocybin, one of which was previously undiscovered.
'Magic Mushrooms' Help Longtime Smokers 'Quit - 09/11/2014
Magic mushrooms combined with cognitive behavioral therapy helped longtime smokers quit smoking with an 80% abstinence rate after six months.
Psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic agent in magic mushrooms, can lead to deep reflection and motivation to change when administered in a therapeutic context.
'Magic Mushrooms' Help Longtime Smokers 'Quit - 09/11/2014
Magic mushrooms combined with cognitive behavioral therapy helped longtime smokers quit smoking with an 80% abstinence rate after six months.
Psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic agent in magic mushrooms, can lead to deep reflection and motivation to change when administered in a therapeutic context.
Law Enforcement Data Indicate Growing Psilocybin Use
Increase in law enforcement seizures of magic mushrooms
Growing use and public acceptance of psychedelics
Magic mushroom therapy is booming in Jamaica
Psilocybin therapy retreats are gaining popularity in Jamaica for mental health treatment.
Jamaica has a booming market for psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms.
'Magic Mushrooms' Help Longtime Smokers 'Quit - 09/11/2014
Magic mushrooms combined with cognitive behavioral therapy helped longtime smokers quit smoking with an 80% abstinence rate after six months.
Psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic agent in magic mushrooms, can lead to deep reflection and motivation to change when administered in a therapeutic context.
Magic mushroom use grows in England and Wales, ONS figures show
One in 100 people in England and Wales used hallucinogenic drugs in the last year, with magic mushroom use increasing significantly.
Use of ecstasy and nitrous oxide decreased while the use of magic mushrooms rose.