Are Shrooms Bad For You?
Also Known As: boomers, magic mushrooms, caps
Short answer
Although there is a lot of speculation that magic mushrooms introduce poison into your system, there is no scientific evidence to support this. However, depending on your state of mind, shrooms can have both positive and negative effects on your psyche.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
View Full Grading System
Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Contrary to popular belief, magic mushrooms (aka. shrooms) have very few physically adverse side effects. The chemical in the mushroom that causes effects similar to that of LSD, is a combination of psilocin and psilocybin. These two chemicals are widely known for causing effects such as audio and visual hallucinations, a strong flow of creativity, enhanced senses, and a generally euphoric state of mind. Because of this, many people also believe that the drug poses negative effects on the body. Various studies, however, prove that shrooms have very few (and not serious) physical side effects. There are, on the other hand, cases of negative psychedelic and emotional effects.
It is not a very good idea to take shrooms if you are suffering from depression or anxiety. In fact, you probably should not take them if you have any overwhelming negative feelings at all. Since shrooms intensify feelings like this, the result can be what is known as a "bad trip". This is when you are likely to lose grip with reality and possibly cause harm to yourself, or even to another person. Some people also report having flashbacks, extreme anxiety, fear, and even "ego death", a case in which you no longer know who you are. Not every person goes through these, but some do.
One last thing to keep in mind is shrooms are illegal in many countries. It is always important to abide by any laws your city, state, or country may enforce to avoid any legal issues. In the U.S., magic mushrooms are considered a Schedule I drug and can result in jail time if caught possessing them.
Possible short-term side effects
- extreme fear
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anxiety
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dizzinness
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confusion
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altered concept of time
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audio / visual hallucinations
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attention disruption
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dilation of pupils
Possible long-term side effects
- changed perception of the world
Possible withdrawal symptoms
- headache
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nausea
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flashsbacks
Ingredients to be aware of
Benefits
- some experience:
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euphoric feelings
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general happiness
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enhanced creativity
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sensations of energy
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enhanced senses
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Written by Desmond Richard
Published on: 12-28-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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