how about acid?
2007-01-04 10:31:49 · 8 answers · asked by cwazyjoe 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Psilocybin/Psilocin Mushrooms
Both psilocybin and psyilocin produce yawning, inability to concentrate, restlessness, increased heart rate, and hallucinations (visual and auditory). These symptoms may appear 30 to 60 minutes after the mushroom is eaten and can last about four hours.
Amanita muscaria
Amanita muscaria contains muscimol that produces feelings of euphoria, hallucinations, muscle jerks, drowsiness, sweating, pupil dilation, and increased body temperature. Symptoms appear 30 to 90 minutes after eating this mushroom and are most intense after two or three hours. People who eat these mushrooms usually fall into a deep sleep. Some people describe the effects of eating Amanita muscaria as similar to being intoxicated by alcohol.
Effects on the Nervous System
The chemical structure of psilocybin and psilocin is similar to the neurotransmitter called serotonin. In fact, the primary effect of psilocin is on the receptors for serotonin. There is also evidence that psilocybin reduces the reuptake of serotonin by neurons in the brain allowing this neurotransmitter more time to act in the synapse.
Muscimol and ibotenic acid from the Amanita muscaria appear to act on the GABA neurotransmitter system. Muscimol activates GABA receptors on neurons. The GABA neurotransmitter system is one of the brain's major inhibitory systems. Therefore, muscimol acts to inhibit the activity of neurons in the brain.
This hallucinogenic agents in this fungus are more toxic that those found in psilocybe and the intensity of the experience is higher. After the mushroom is eaten, individuals often vomit and may have a severe headache for a short time. The heart rate speeds up and the pupils dilate.
The mental effects resemble a state similar to extreme alcoholic intoxication, with the added complication of vivid hallucinations. Bizarre behaviour of users is common, ranging from non-stop talking or shouting to complete unawareness of their surrounding.
The duration of the hallucinogenic experience depends on the amount of mushrooms eaten and can range from 7-8 hours to 2 days. The user usually then falls into a deep sleep and on waking will not remember his or her behaviour while 'high'.
2007-01-04 10:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by jamaica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hallucinogenic Side Effects
2016-12-30 09:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Long term effects
There are few known long term effects from
hallucinogens. However, ‘flashbacks’ – times when
you feel the effects of the drug again – can happen
days, weeks or even years after taking the drug.
Flashbacks can include visual hallucinations and
other effects. They can happen without warning,
last for a minute or two and can be disturbing.
Flashbacks may be triggered by using other drugs
or by stress, tiredness or physical exercise.
Regular users are more likely to experience
flashbacks than people who only use the drug
from time to time.
Some other long term effects of hallucinogens
may be damaged memory and concentration.
Using hallucinogens may increase the risk of
mental problems in some people."
2007-01-04 10:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by ivorytowerboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amanita Muscaria Effects
2016-09-28 02:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
acid is a defineate yes,,, can be good or bad side effect depends on your trip.
mushrooms are generally harmless but I have known people whose personalities were altered by them ...although other say that you have to have that suceptability in your personality to begin with .
personally I have had very good and bad mushroom trips but not permanent effects. but it made me not want to try acid
the question you ought to be asking is how to go about havign a good trip..then I think youd get some interestign answers
2007-01-04 10:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by zackadoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that affects your mind is altering your brain chemistry, and there will be some lasting effects.
You wouldn't let anyone else mess with your brain chemistry, even an expert, so why would you do it yourself?
2007-01-04 14:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like most chemicals, I assume that too much is bad for your liver in the long run.
And it probably kills brain cells too, but I am not sure.
2007-01-04 11:38:27 · answer #7 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont know mate i took them before and cant remember anything anymore lol.
nah they say all drugs have a side effect, hay even coffee and cafeine. i wouldnt imagine so unless it is mega heavy usage
2007-01-04 10:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by mark m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋