[Psychoactive mushrooms - an update].
Psychoactive mushrooms ("magic mushrooms") have been consumed in northern Europe since the late seventies. Recently, the use of hallucinogenic fungi has become popular among young people again. In autumn, psychoactive mushrooms can be collected from their natural habitats throughout Europe. Some species are cultivated in the Netherlands and are sold in "smart-shops" or via Internet. In Germany, dried specimens are sold as "Duftkissen" (aroma pads). The article reviews the common psychoactive species and illustrates medical risks.
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D000363:Agaricales / Q000737:chemistry*; D000818:Animals; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D009145:Mushroom Poisoning; D011562:Psilocybin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry
D006213:Hallucinogens; D011562:Psilocybin