Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms

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Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms‏‎

The legal status of psilocybin mushrooms‏‎ varies worldwide. Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as magic mushrooms, are a group of fungi that contain the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. These mushrooms have been used in various cultures for religious rites and healing practices, and have recently been studied for their potential therapeutic effects in treating mental health conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Legality by country

United States

In the United States, psilocybin is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute without a license from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). However, some cities and states have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees.

Canada

In Canada, psilocybin is classified as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, making it illegal to produce, distribute, or possess. However, exemptions have been granted for religious and medical use.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, psilocybin mushrooms are classified as a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, making it illegal to produce, supply, or possess. However, the law does not cover the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms for personal use.

Medical use and research

Despite their legal status, psilocybin mushrooms have been the subject of medical research due to their potential therapeutic effects. Studies have shown that psilocybin can have positive effects on mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD, leading to calls for a reevaluation of its legal status.

See also

Psychoactive substance-related disorders
General
Combined
substance use
Alcohol
Caffeine
Cannabis


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