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R H Schwartz1, D E Smith

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia.

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|February 1, 1988
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Adolescent substance abusers frequently use psilocybin mushrooms, often mixed with alcohol or marijuana. This drug synergy can lead to acute adverse reactions, necessitating pediatrician awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Psilocybin mushrooms are increasingly used by adolescents and young adults for their hallucinogenic effects.
  • This substance abuse poses risks due to the unpredictable nature of crude drug ingestion.
  • Understanding usage patterns is crucial for medical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review medical literature on psilocybin mushroom use.
  • To describe current patterns of use among adolescents.
  • To report findings from a study on adolescent drug abusers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psilocybin mushroom research.
  • Survey of 174 adolescent substance abusers.
  • Analysis of usage patterns, including co-ingestion and dosage.

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Main Results:

  • 26% (45 of 174) of adolescent substance abusers reported using psilocybin mushrooms.
  • Mushrooms were frequently used with alcohol or marijuana.
  • Average intake was 2-4 mushrooms, causing 5-6 hours of intoxication.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent psilocybin mushroom use is prevalent, often involving polydrug use.
  • Acute adverse reactions may result from drug synergy.
  • Pediatricians should consider hallucinogenic mushroom use in adolescent patients presenting with altered mental status.