Magic mushrooms have long been utilized by various cultures as both food and a spiritual experience. Psilocybin and its derivative psilocin contain chemicals which interact with serotonin receptors in the brain to cause altered perceptions and emotional experiences, including altered consciousness. People often prepare mushrooms as tea as an easy and safe method for taking these compounds – however, safety precautions must still be observed during its preparation process.

Smoke from burnt mushroom caps can cause lung irritation and irritation for those suffering from asthma or an impaired immune system, particularly for those who use too much water when making mushroom tea – too much can even lead to nausea and other unpleasant side effects, and improper preparation could even expose mushrooms to bacteria that cause multiple organ failure or even lead to their demise.

An individual who drank mushroom tea from the Psilocybe cubensis strain ended up hospitalized, suffering multiple organ failure and fungal infection in his blood, according to a case report published January 11 in Journal of Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He spent 22 days hospitalized; eight of these days were spent in ICU care. According to doctors’ diagnoses, too much psilocybin had been taken without chewing or mashing first before inducing toxic substance called “psilocin,” which absorbed into his bloodstream where serotonin receptors on nervous system receptors linked serotonin receptors produced psychoactive effects like dilated pupils, hallucinations changes visual perception changes and intense emotions among other symptoms.

These effects are sometimes described as spiritual awakening or enlightenment and may include feelings of euphoria, love or awe; vision distortion; confusion and feelings of fear or terror may also occur. When combined with other substances like alcohol or prescription drugs these side effects can become dangerous leading to risky behaviors or accidents which may even result in injury or even death.

Psychological overdose from magic mushrooms is rare, but may occur if too much is consumed or someone experiences extreme anxiety, panic attacks or paranoia. An overdose could result in break from reality and disorganized thinking as well as visual disturbances – something especially dangerous for individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions such as schizophrenia.

Psychosis can be extremely distressful and requires medical intervention to manage. Mushroom use has also been associated with hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), in which flashbacks of your trip even after you’ve stopped using can linger even after its effects have subsided – this can interfere with everyday activities. While withdrawal symptoms from mushroom use usually are not severe – most don’t experience physical addiction symptoms when stopping abusing it, though some individuals may experience depression and anxiety symptoms, insomnia or cravings when giving it up altogether.