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Study finds long benefit in "mushroom" drug Psychedelic Study

Published: Tue, July 01, 2008 - 3:52 am Last Updated: Tue, July 01, 2008 - 3:55 am

NEW YORK (AP) - A rare study of the drug contained in "magic
mushrooms" is providing some interesting results that could lead
to better treatment for addicts and others.
Scientists say psilocybin (SIL'-oh-SY'-bin) appears to have had
a remarkable impact on the feelings of those who took the illegal
drug as part of a research project several years ago.
When scientists surveyed volunteers 14 months after they took
the drug, most said they were still feeling and behaving better
because of the experience. And two-thirds of them also said the
drug had produced one of the five most spiritually significant
experiences they'd ever had.
Researchers say the drug could prove useful in the treatment of
alcoholism and drug addition. It may also help seriously ill
patients dealing with psychological distress.
Experts emphasize that people should not try psilocybin on their
own. Even in the controlled setting of the laboratory, nearly a
third of participants felt significant fear while under the effects
of the drug.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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carl Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:59 am

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard of loading the shotgun with salt and using it on the shroomers and watermelon predators. You have to make sure you pepper both buttocks real good with the salt for maximum effect and increased memory of the event.

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KxVx Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:29 am

No, it grows there, they don’t eat them. And all you have to do is feed them a suppliment and it will not grow, but it’s more fun to shoot “shroomin” kids with salt pellets when they’re out in your field.

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Mercedes Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 11:10 am

Is that how you know when your cattle are “doing shrooms”? You see little mushrooms growing in their poop.

Now I know what’s causing mad cow disease.

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carl Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 9:53 am

THERE YOU GO! I knew KxVx would come to my rescue and throw me some vitally need info. KxVx is a prime example of the higher education system working. Thank you KxVx appreciate it.

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KxVx Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 9:28 am

Carl, the “psychedelic mushrooms” that grow in cow, horse, and chicken excrement are psilocybin mushrooms.

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carl Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 7:35 am

I don’t know if I like where this conversation is headed. first was B/S then bull $hit,then cow patty and now #### shoot. Starting to sound a aweful like a conversation in a two seater outhouse.

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the inquiring mind Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 7:18 am

They are like any psychoactive drug. they over stimulate brain activity, not necessarily for the better. Whatever is on you mind is amplified and echoed in your brain which reinforces the memory imprint. They can defiantly mess up a mind that works right to begin with and possibly fix one that doesn’t or make it worse. Its a #### shoot.

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carl Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 7:12 am

It sort of sounds like the researchers have been breathing too many of these mushroom’s spoors. Speaking of bull $hit, I wonder if they are similar to the cow patty mushrooms ?

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DEW26M Says:

Tue, Jul 01, 2008 at 5:04 am

I used to eat psychedelic mushrooms as a teen, I dunno about any positive effects though, unless you into hallucinating a lot.Lmao, i guess after meeting who you think is GOD, in a trip, it might could make you a better person. But for the most part, I’d say this study is complete and total B/S.Previous(and my own) studies have shown that there is no control over the high you will receive over even a closely controlled amount. KIDS DON’T DO SHROOMS!!!!!

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