Monthly Archives: April 2025

Exploring the Ethics of Researching Magic Mushrooms: A Dialogue on the Possible Advantages and Drawbacks

Introduction Psilocybin mushrooms, popularly known as magic mushrooms, are a form of fungus that contains the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin in its natural state. When ingested, psilocybin changes into psilocin, which is what causes the mushrooms’ psychedelic effects. Psilocybin’s therapeutic potential has received increased interest recently since a few tiny studies suggest that it may be […]