title: [Suicide under the influence of "magic mushrooms"].
abstract: Psilocybin/psilocin from so-called psychoactive mushrooms causes hallucinogenic effects. Especially for people with mental or psychiatric disorders ingestion of magic mushrooms may result in horror trips combined with the intention of self-destruction and suicidal thoughts. Automutilation after consumption of hallucinogenic mushrooms has already been described. Our case report demonstrates the suicide of a man by self-inflicted cut and stab injuries. A causal connection between suicidal behaviour and previous ingestion of psychoactive mushrooms is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Hamburg.
authors.forename: Katja
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.forename: Klaus
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Püschel
authors.forename: Stefanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Iwersen-Bergmann
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D058734:Exsanguination / Q000473:pathology; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000097:blood; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009145:Mushroom Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055391:Psilocybe; D011562:Psilocybin / Q000097:blood; D013405:Suicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D006213:Hallucinogens; D011562:Psilocybin