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Dried mushroom: what is it and is it legal?
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Dried mushrooms are a concentrated form of magic mushrooms that retain their psychoactive properties because the moisture has been removed. This makes them more potent than a fresh mushroom. Many people use them to get a trip, but it is important to know that dried mushrooms are illegal in the Netherlands. Truffles, however, which have a similar effect, are legal.
What are dried mushrooms?
Mushrooms are fresh mushrooms that contain natural psychedelic active substances: psilocin and psilocybin. When mushrooms are dried, they lose their moisture and become more concentrated. This means that the dose is important and you need to pay close attention to this.
Dosage of dried mushrooms
In general, 1 gram of dried mushrooms is equivalent to about 10 grams of fresh mushrooms. This means that someone who normally uses 20 grams of fresh magic mushrooms will only need 2 grams of dried mushrooms for a similar effect.
Are dried mushrooms legal?
Dried magic mushrooms were as banned. Since 2008, magic mushrooms and truffles have been a hot topic in the Netherlands. Fresh mushrooms containing psilocybin, such as magic mushrooms, have been banned since that year. This means that the sale and possession of both fresh or dried magic mushrooms are illegal.
Truffles, however, are an exception. Although they contain the same active ingredient as magic mushrooms, they are legally classified differently. As a result, fresh truffles remain legal and you can buy them in smartshops or online without any problems.
The effects of magic mushrooms
The effects of magic mushrooms depend on the dosage, the environment and the user’s mental state. After ingestion, it takes about 30 to 60 minutes for the effects to become noticeable, and a trip can last between four and six hours.
Typical effects are:
- Heightened emotions and changes in mood
- Visual and auditory hallucinations
- Changed perception of time and space
- Profound insights and spiritual experiences
Risks of dried mushrooms
Although magic mushrooms are considered safe by many people, there are risks. Because dried mushrooms are more potent than fresh mushrooms, a person taking too high a dose is more likely to have a bad trip. A bad trip can be accompanied by anxiety, paranoia and disorientation. This can be especially dangerous if a person is in a crowded or unsafe environment.
Other risks of dried mushrooms include:
- Overdose due to wrong dosage (mainly due to the difference between grams of dried and grams of fresh mushrooms)
- Increased risk of confusion and loss of sense of reality
- Potential negative psychological effects in people with mental health problems
Truffles as a legal alternative
Because dried mushrooms and fresh mushrooms are illegal in the Netherlands, many people choose to use legal truffles. Truffles work in a similar way to magic mushrooms and contain the same active ingredients, but they are allowed to be sold freely.
Truffles offer some advantages over magic mushrooms:
- They can be legally purchased in smartshops and online
- The dosage is easier to control
- They have a milder and more predictable effect
Dried mushrooms are a potent form of magic mushrooms in that they are more concentrated than fresh mushrooms. Although they are used by some people to get a trip, it is important to be mindful of proper dosage and possible risks.
Since 2008, magic mushrooms and truffles have been subject to legislation in the Netherlands, and it has since been illegal to sell or possess magic mushrooms. Truffles, on the other hand, remain legal and are a safe alternative for those seeking psychedelic experiences.
For those who want a deep psychedelic experience in a safe and legal way, Truffle-ceremony.com offers guided truffle ceremonies. Truffles work in a similar way to magic mushrooms, but are legal and carefully dosed. Experienced facilitators provide a safe setting, allowing you to take full advantage of the spiritual and therapeutic insights.
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