Harm potential of magic mushroom use: a review.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP April 1, 2011 Jan Van Amsterdam, Antoon Opperhuizen, Wim van den Brink 208 citations
Magic mushroom use in the Netherlands declined from 6.3% last-year prevalence in 2000 to 2.9% in 2005, and further after possession and use became illegal in December 2008. A review by the Coordination point Assessment and Monitoring new drugs concluded that the physical and psychological dependence potential of magic mushrooms is low, acute toxicity moderate, chronic toxicity low, and public health and criminal aspects negligible. Combined use with alcohol and the quality of the setting deserve attention. Overall, magic mushroom use is relatively safe with few and mild adverse effects, though the low but unpredictable provocation of panic attacks and flash-backs remain a concern.