New study shows mushrooms are the safest illegal and recreational drug
People who took mushrooms in 2016 need less medical treatment than those who took MDMA, LSD, and cocaine, while one of the riskiest drugs is synthetic cannabis. As the use and study of cannabis has become more common in the United States, past and present users might not be surprised to learn that cannabis is the second “drug” least likely to require medical attention. .
2017 Global Drug Survey
The Global Drug Survey 2017, with nearly 120 000 participants in 50 countries, is the largest annual survey on drugs to the world. With questions that cover the types of substances people take, patterns of use and their negative impact.
Mushrooms are the safest of all the drugs people take recreationally, according to the 2017 Global Drug Survey. Of the more than 12 people who reported taking hallucinogenic mushrooms (psilocybin) in 2016, only 0,2% of them said they needed emergency medical treatment - a rate at least five times lower than that of MDMA, LSD and cocaine.
“Magic mushrooms are one of the safest drugs in the world,” said Adam Winstock, consultant addiction psychiatrist and founder of the World Drug Survey. “Death from toxicity is almost unheard of with mushroom poisoning”
Magic mushrooms
Overall, 28 people reported taking magic mushrooms at some point in their lives. Additionally, 000% seeking a 'moderate psychedelic experience' and 'improved environment and social interactions'. But magic mushrooms aren't completely harmless, notes Winstock. :
"Combined use with alcohol and use in dangerous or unfamiliar environments increases the risk of the most common injuries, panic and brief confusion, disorientation and fears of losing your mind."
In some cases, people may experience panic attacks and flashbacks, he added. So, his advice for people who think of taking them is to plan:
"Carefully travel with a trusted company in a safe place and always know what mushrooms you are using".
Even bad trips can have positive results, according to a separate study conducted by Roland Griffiths and Robert Jesse at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Benefit of the Psychedelic Experience
In their 2016 document, they surveyed nearly 2 000 people about their most difficult experience. In general they are psychologically difficult. Of this group, 2,7% received medical help and 7,6% treated persistent psychological symptoms. However, 84% of people respondents said they benefited from the experience.
“In a way, it's not really surprising,” Griffiths said in a questioning article on the document. “When we look back on difficult life events, we wouldn't choose, such as a bout with a major illness, a tough experience while climbing, or a painful divorce. Sometimes we later think that the difficult experience has made us particularly strong or wiser. We might even be able to appreciate what happened.
Outside of recreational use, magic mushrooms have been shown in clinical trials to treat severe depression and anxiety.
LSD
Of the roughly 10 LSD users who took part in GDS 000, about 2017% - 1 individuals - said they sought emergency medical treatment, five times more than those who took magic mushrooms.
"LSD is such a powerful drug." Said Winstock. “It's so hard to repair accurately when the tabs you buy vary dramatically. It's easy to take too much and have an experience beyond what you expected.
He added that drug makers have started incorporating new, super potent psychedelics. This is the case with NBOMe, which carries a high risk.
He suggests making efforts to obtain a "reliable and reliable supply". But also to "always take a small dose to start," wait a few hours before taking more.
Synthetic cannabis
One of the riskiest drugs, according to the survey, was synthetic cannabis. More than one in 30 users sought emergency medical treatment… The highest drug studied except liquid crystal methamphetamine. This rises to one in 10 people who use this drug at least 50 times a year. These numbers echo data from the previous year's report.
Cannabis
When it comes to cannabis use, the percentage of cases requiring medical attention is lower than in 2016, at 1,2%. Even though the regular use of marijuana in the United States is increasing. According to a Gallup poll60 participants reported taking it, and seeking medical attention 000% of the time.
Three-quarters of those polled said the government should develop guidelines on cannabis. As is the case with alcohol ... In addition, the most dangerous drug, according to the survey, is methamphetamine, followed by synthetic marijuana and alcohol.
