::Magic
Mushrooms
(shrooms, mushies, liberty caps)
Magic mushrooms are a powerful,
naturally occurring hallucinogenic.
There are about a dozen varieties of hallucinogenic mushrooms found
growing in the wild in the UK, the most popular being the 'Liberty
Cap' (Psilocybe Semilanceata). The harvesting season is between
September and November. After picking, mushrooms are usually eaten
raw, cooked, made into a drink, or dried for later consumption. They
are usually sold loose in bags or crushed into tablets.
The effects of mushrooms are very similar to acid, although some
report a more 'natural' high sometimes with a feeling of being
detached. Small doses can bring on excitement and euphoria, while
bigger doses (30 mushrooms or more) can bring on shape and colour
distortions and vivid hallucinations.
Side
effects:
Much
the same as acid. Some users complain of nausea, dizziness, vomiting,
diarrhoea and stomach pains. Like all hallucinogens, how good or bad
your trip will be can be affected by who you are with, where you are
and how you're feeling at the time. Some people also report
flashbacks. It is important to be in a safe environment as some
people can panic and get confused.
Like all drugs, the exact nature and strength of the effects doesn't
just depend on the amount of mushrooms taken: the body weight,
tolerance levels, and general physical health and mental state of
the user all have parts to play.
2CB (and
2-CT-7):
2CB is normally sold as a 5mg pill for £2-5 each with many users
taking several at a time. Its effects are likened to ecstasy with
heightened visual imagery, increased bodily awareness and
sensitivity and an increased sex drive. Effects normally last for
around 2-8 hours.
Some people report that taking 2CBs with Ecstasy (often called a
'party pack') can attenuate the hit.
Side
effects:
The effect is cumulative (i.e. the more you take the stronger the
effects) and taking over 3-5 tablets can cause very powerful
hallucinations which some find very disturbing. As with all drugs,
how you feel and where you are can all play a part in how you are
affected by the drug.
More
info at
Hyperreal
2-CT-7:
2-CT-7
is a much less well known drug that has been described as giving a
slightly stronger trip than 2CB (somewhere between ecstasy and LSD).
Coming in the form of pills and costing around £3 in Amsterdam
(where it is currently still legal), its strength can be deceptive
and many have suffered strong hallucinations - sometimes paranoid.
We advise caution - especially if you are not sure about the
quality.
DMT
(Businessman's Lunch):
DMT is a very powerful hallucinogen
that kicks in very quickly and can produce a very strong trip that
usually lasts between 10-30 minutes.
Heart rate and blood pressure increase dramatically and there is a
feeling of exhilaration and confusion. Some people are overcome by
the strength of the drug, and it is important to feel safe and
relaxed in your environment, preferably with a friend to look out
for you.
Side
effects:
Some people have become very scared and paranoid after taking DMT.
Its effects can be very disorientating resulting in panic and
confusion.
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