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Magic mushrooms

‘Shrooms or ‘magic mushrooms’ grow in the wild. They can be swallowed or made into tea.

Also called:

  • Agaric
  • Amani
  • Liberties
  • Liberty Caps
  • Magics
  • Mushies
  • Philosopher's Stones
  • Shrooms

Quick info

How the drug works varies from person to person

How you might feel
Giggly, excited, confused and/or paranoid, anxious, overwhelmed.
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Effects on your body
Nausea/vomiting, distortion of sound and vision - hallucinations and ‘tripping’.
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How long it takes to work
Can take more than 30 mins to work so wait before you take another dose.
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How long the effects last
The effects can last up to 5 hours.
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Common risks
Eating a poisonous mushroom by mistake is a big risk if you don’t know what you’re eating. If you feel unhappy or are with people you don’t trust, then you’re more likely to have a bad time.
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Mixing drugs
Mixing drugs is always risky but some mixtures are more dangerous than others.
Read more about mixing with other drugs

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