Common Myths & Misunderstandings

There is a lot of mixed information online, and not all of it is accurate. This page is intended to separate broad educational discussion from practical customer support topics.

Why Misinformation Happens

Topics like this often attract conflicting claims, outdated information, and opinion-based content. That is why it is important to keep support information separate from general discussion and to avoid treating every online claim as fact.

Use Reliable Sources

When reviewing educational material, look for trustworthy sources, clear explanations, and information that does not overstate certainty. For personal health, legal, or workplace issues, rely on qualified professionals instead of general web content.

Can I become dependent on shrooms?

Studies have shown that magic mushrooms do not have tendencies to cause addiction. On the contrary magic mushrooms have been used therapeutically to end addiction. With repeated consumption one’s tolerance may increase, requiring a larger dose to achieve the same effects.

How does psilocybin tolerance work?

Consuming magic mushrooms on a regular basis will build your tolerance for psilocybin. Tolerance to psilocybin builds and dissipates quickly. If you take magic mushrooms about once a week, the effects will be diminished. The built up tolerance should dissipate if you take a few days off.

Can I mix magic mushrooms with other drugs

NEVER mix magic mushrooms with other drugs, this includes alcohol and cannabis.

I see white fluff at the base of the mushrooms. Is this normal?

Yes, this is part of the fungus.

I see blue colour on my mushrooms. Is this normal”

Yes, this is an indication that the mushrooms contain psilocybin, this is the difference between regular mushrooms and magic mushrooms.

Myths

Myth #1: Magic Mushrooms cause bleeding in the brain

A bleeding brain would be diagnosed as a stroke, hemorrhage, or aneurysm. There is no evidence of a brain bleed ever after consuming magic mushrooms.

Myth #2: Magic Mushrooms cause kidney failure

Simply not true, some people experience nausea after consuming magic mushrooms but kidney failure has never been recorded from consumption of magic mushrooms. The psychedelic mushroom species Psilocybe semilanceata does not cause kidney issues, but mushrooms in the family Cortinarius are often mistaken for P. semilanceata, and are harmful to the kidneys. You can avoid these risks by not consuming wild mushrooms or products with unknown origins.

Myth #3: Magic Mushrooms make you go insane

Research has shown that psilocybin mushroom trips and psychotic episodes like those found in schizophrenia have some similarities, but in all cases trips are temporary. Even people who have been admitted to the emergency room after taking magic mushrooms return to their normal physical and mental state within hours. In fact, a recent study found reduced likelihood of psychological distress and suicidality among those who have experienced psychedelics such as magic mushrooms and LSD.

Myth #4: Magic Mushrooms are poisonous

This depends on the definition of “poisonous”. If you consider a chemical substance that induces intoxication, altering consciousness, and cause some physiological changes as poisonous, then sure, magic mushrooms are poisonous. If this were the case, then all drugs are poisonous, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and caffeine. A narrower definition of a poisonous substance, however, would not categorize psilocybin as such.

Mushroom poisoning from non-psychedelic mushrooms are possible and can cause serious physical illness and in rare cases death. Magic mushrooms are not toxic. To avoid danger, proper identification of mushroom species is critical. We do not recommend eating wild mushrooms without proper identification.

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