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WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?WHAT ARE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?

Mushrooms that contain Mushrooms that contain PSILOCYBINPSILOCYBIN are known as are known as ‘magic ‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic properties.properties. Magic mushrooms have been used by several culturesMagic mushrooms have been used by several cultures to to induce altered states of consciousness during their induce altered states of consciousness during their religious rituals. religious rituals.

WHAT ARE MUSHROOMS?WHAT ARE MUSHROOMS?WHAT ARE MUSHROOMS?WHAT ARE MUSHROOMS?

Psilocybin Mushrooms are Psilocybin Mushrooms are classified by the DEA as a classified by the DEA as a Schedule I Controlled Schedule I Controlled Substance.Substance.

The greatest danger with The greatest danger with mushrooms is misidentification, mushrooms is misidentification, while some mushrooms have no while some mushrooms have no hallucinogenic properties, some hallucinogenic properties, some are extremely poisonous and are extremely poisonous and can can be fatal.be fatal.

CapsCaps

STREET NAMESSTREET NAMESSTREET NAMESSTREET NAMES

MushroomsMushrooms HombrecitosHombrecitosCubesCubes FungiFungi

PsilocybesPsilocybes

BoomersBoomers

Divine FleshDivine FleshShroomsShroomsLiberty CapsLiberty Caps

Fly-agaricFly-agaric

MushiesMushies

Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of manners:manners:

¥ EatenEaten – Either raw or cooked, much like – Either raw or cooked, much like non-hallucinogenic mushrooms.non-hallucinogenic mushrooms.

¥ DrankDrank – Heated with water to make a – Heated with water to make a tea tea or soup.or soup.

¥ SmokedSmoked – The mushroom is ground into – The mushroom is ground into a fine powder and often smoked on top a fine powder and often smoked on top

of of marijuana.marijuana.

HOW ARE MUSHROOMS HOW ARE MUSHROOMS CONSUMED?CONSUMED?

HOW ARE MUSHROOMS HOW ARE MUSHROOMS CONSUMED?CONSUMED?

The side effects of Mushrooms vary greatly depending upon the The side effects of Mushrooms vary greatly depending upon the strength and purity of the fungus:strength and purity of the fungus:

SIDE EFFECTSSIDE EFFECTSSIDE EFFECTSSIDE EFFECTS

Increased Heart RateIncreased Heart Rate

Increased Blood PressureIncreased Blood Pressure

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting

DiarrheaDiarrhea

Impaired JudgementImpaired Judgement

Stomach PainsStomach Pains

DeathDeath

Mental DisordersMental Disorders

SchizophreniaSchizophrenia

Anxiety AttacksAnxiety Attacks

Recurring Episodes Recurring Episodes (FlahsBacks)(FlahsBacks)

MUSHROOM TESTING IN THE MUSHROOM TESTING IN THE ARMYARMY

MUSHROOM TESTING IN THE MUSHROOM TESTING IN THE ARMYARMY

• Mushrooms are not regularly Mushrooms are not regularly tested for within the US Army.tested for within the US Army.

• Contact your local ASAP for Contact your local ASAP for assistance and guidance assistance and guidance regarding the testing for regarding the testing for Mushrooms as special Mushrooms as special procedures MUST be followed.procedures MUST be followed.

• Mushrooms are detectable in Mushrooms are detectable in urine for approximately 1-2 urine for approximately 1-2 days.days.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCESADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/index.htm

• http://www.dancesafe.org/mushrooms.html

• http://www.health.orghttp://www.health.org

• http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/druginfo/http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/druginfo/hallucinogen.htmlhallucinogen.html

• http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htmhttp://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm

• http://ncadi.samhsa.govhttp://ncadi.samhsa.gov

• http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/

UNITED STATESUNITED STATESARMY CENTER FOR ARMY CENTER FOR

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMSSUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS

For more Information ContactThe Fort Lee ASAP Office:

(804) 734-9079E-mail: usarmy.lee.imcom.mbx.leee-ima-adco@mail.mil