Abuse of psilocin
- Misuse of psilocybin
Nature
The effects of psilocin and its congener psilocybin are a heightened awareness of sensory input, often accompanies by limited control over what is experienced.
Background
These drugs are found in the mushroom Psilocybe mexicana, which is indigenous to Mexico and the USA. The mushroom is one of several hallucinogenic agents still used in religious and healing ceremonies practised by some American Indians.
Counter-claim
Psilocybin may have usefulness in treating depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and anxiety
Broader
Related
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
J4220
DOCID
12042200
D7NID
140292
Last update
Oct 4, 2020