The use of magic mushrooms dates back thousands of years, so it’s understandable that they’ve picked up a fair few myths along the way. From sending you crazy to being…
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Magic mushrooms, scientifically known as psilocybin mushrooms, may be illegal in the UK, however, a number of countries and states afford them a legal status or have decriminalised them. Despite…
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Although many people say they would have to be given a general anaesthetic to fall asleep on shrooms, others find that during a trip, what they feel the urge to…
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Thought taking shrooms came with no morning-after side effects? Think again! While the toxic dose of psilocybin mushrooms is near-impossible to reach (it’s about 32kg of mushrooms– please don’t try),…
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For decades magic mushrooms have served as a point of contention, seeing as they naturally grow in many parts of the world, with the UK as no exception. So, what…
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Drug trends in young people: what does it suggest about their changing lifestyles?
Drug trends have changed significantly among young people in the UK over the last few years. However, if you were to judge young people’s relationships with drugs through the lens…
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LSD is a drug which has had a bizarre inception and nuanced history. What began as a pharmacological experiment rapidly evolved into a substance which was used for a wide…
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In the past few years, psychedelics have been attracting a lot more public debate and positive coverage. The so-called psychedelic renaissance has made this fascinating group of drugs a mainstream…
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Much of the research focus on psychedelics revolves around their potential application to treatment-resistant mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. However, could these mind opening drugs have applications…
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Much of the focus on psychedelics has centred around addressing treatment-resistant mental illnesses but could they have applications that expand beyond this? Let’s look at the emerging world of sex…