Shrooms
'Flesh of the Gods': The Trippy History of Magic Mushrooms
With magic mushrooms seemingly being used more widely than ever, it's high time we look at the ancient history of psychotropic fungi.
The Rise of Casual Shrooms
Once the reserve of hippies and those going on “journeys”, magic mushrooms have evolved into another casual party drug alongside booze or MDMA.
Magic Mushroom Stores Are Open in Canada — But They're Still Illegal
Canada and some U.S. jurisdictions are loosening their laws around psilocybin as black market dispensaries crop up.
A Guy Tried Mainlining Shrooms. Then They Grew in His Blood
The 30-year-old ended up in hospital with multiple organ failure and fungal infections after injecting a mushroom tea.
What All the New Drug Policies Mean For You, Personally
Is it legal to do meth in Oregon? What's the deal with shrooms in D.C.? When is weed getting descheduled?
We Asked Experts How Risky It Is to Self-Medicate With Mushrooms
Studies showing the mental health benefits of psychedelics are inspiring people to take matters into their own hands. But doctors warn it's not as simple as it sounds.
Researchers Got People to Hallucinate from Fake Psychedelics
When it comes to taking hallucinogenic drugs, context may matter in deeper ways than previously assumed.
A Hockey Player Blamed Shrooms for His Brutal Attack on a Woman. It Worked
Matthew Brown broke into Janet Hamnett’s home naked and beat her with a broomstick handle, screaming like an animal. A judge acquitted him because he was high.
Psychedelics Were Already Having a Good Year. Then Andrew Yang Tweeted
"We are at the forefront of the fight to end the war on drugs," one advocate said of a budding movement.
People Are Deliberately 'Horror-Tripping' on Mushrooms
A small group of drug users swear by purposefully bad trips. In them, they find positive gain rather than just sweaty panic.