Across Canada, storefronts with rainbow shiitakes and mushrooms welcoming passersby are hard to miss. Unlike most drugs, the hallucinogens in mushrooms are not regulated by Health Canada and are therefore sold illegally. But the legal grey area creates an opportunity for sellers and a challenge for police.
At Dana Larsen’s Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary and Coca Leaf Cafe in Vancouver, he sells packages of mushrooms with names like B+, Penis Envy and Golden Teacher (aka Psilocybe semilanceata). His customers are mostly students and young adults who are looking for an alternative to alcohol. This link https://northcoastremedies.com/magic-mushrooms-vancouver/
For some, the psychedelic experience can be transformative. But the side effects can be unpredictable. They include heightened emotions, fear of losing control or death, paranoia and panic attacks. Some people also have flashbacks, where they relive parts of their trip days or even months later.
Mushrooms have been found to help with depression, anxiety and PTSD. But there’s not much scientific evidence yet on their therapeutic benefits, and the federal government still classifies psilocybin as a Schedule I drug.
“Finding Your Fungi: Where to Source Magic Mushrooms in Vancouver
Despite their reputation as spiritual intoxicants, magic mushrooms aren’t considered particularly dangerous. But the risks can be serious for those who aren’t prepared or don’t know how to use them safely. The first time you take them, make sure to be accompanied by someone who knows how to respond to your reactions and can stay with you until the trip is over. This is especially important when you’re a novice.
