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Police Psilocybin Mushroom Seizures Rise Across the U.S.

Police Psilocybin Mushroom Seizures Rise Across the U.S.

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Law enforcement seizures of psychedelic mushrooms are surging nationwide alongside rising interest and decriminalization efforts.

Law enforcement seizures of psychedelic mushrooms are surging nationwide alongside rising interest and decriminalization efforts.

How solid is it?

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Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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Shroom Busts Surge

Shroom Busts Surge

: Psychedelic mushroom interest is surging nationwide … but so are seizures by law enforcement. Here’s how the uptick crosses paths with current decriminalization efforts.

: Psychedelic mushroom interest is surging nationwide … but so are seizures by law enforcement. Here’s how the uptick crosses paths with current decriminalization efforts.

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