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[Suicide under the influence of "magic mushrooms"]
Katja Müller1, Klaus Püschel, Stefanie Iwersen-Bergmann
1Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Hamburg.
Abstract:
Psilocybin/psilocin from so-called psychoactive mushrooms causes hallucinogenic effects. Especially for people with mental or psychiatric disorders ingestion of magic mushrooms may result in horror trips combined with the intention of self-destruction and suicidal thoughts. Automutilation after consumption of hallucinogenic mushrooms has already been described. Our case report demonstrates the suicide of a man by self-inflicted cut and stab injuries. A causal connection between suicidal behaviour and previous ingestion of psychoactive mushrooms is discussed.
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