Magic mushroom trips are the effects of a moderate to large dose of psilocybin/psilocin, the active compounds in Psilocybe mushrooms that cause the high. The effects can range from mil to 0.5g, with a microdose being less severe. For nervous first-time trippers, it is recommended to read up on the type and dose of shrooms taken.
To mitigate these effects, alternative methods to prepare magic mushrooms include brewing them into tea to speed up the onset of effects and reduce nausea. Treatment options include therapy and support groups for those struggling with misuse. Positive effects of psilocybin include potential long-lasting mood improvements and changes in the neural response. Preliminary research indicates that psilocybin may be helpful in treating substance use disorders, including tobacco use disorder.
NIDA is funding a large, multi-site study on the effectiveness of psilocybin versus other psychedelic drugs. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring hallucinogen consumed for their hallucinogenic effects. Psychedelic drug takers are sharing advice on Reddit on how to end a bad trip, but some of the advice is highly suspect.
Psilocybin has been used in clinical trials to treat mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Benzodiazepines and antipsychotics are logical choices for trip-killers, as they help a “bad trip” feel less.
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I almost fell off the deep end (I sort of did) from abusing LSD. Experiencing the next trip was more important than getting a job, going to school, and my safety. The last time I ever tripped, I ran into the street in my underwear, my friend was freaking out because he couldn’t get through to me so he called the police to try to save me. They ended up sqashing me down against the pavement, jammed Valium into my back and I was then strapped down on my ankles and wrists for hours until my friend was able to get me. My feet ached for days from sprinting barefoot on the pavement- and other parts were pretty sore from getting tackled.