Are Shrooms Addictive?

Psychedelic mushrooms are not considered to be physically or psychologically addictive.12

However, mushrooms and other hallucinogens have a significant ability to cause tolerance, meaning that even occasional users may find that higher doses are necessary to get the same effect. This can increase the risk of negative effects and overdose given the unpredictably of the drug.12

Although the drug is not known to cause any withdrawal symptoms, users may still have a “come down” phase after using the drug that may include headaches, exhaustion, depression, and anxiety.2

Why Do People Use Shrooms?

In the past, hallucinogens were used for religious rituals to put people into a state of alternate reality, achieve visions, or make contact with spirits or a higher power. Most people today use them in social or recreational settings for fun, to relax, or to achieve a higher state of thinking or being.13

Psilocybin is found in mushrooms that are native to the tropical and subtropical areas of South America, Mexico, and the United States. Mushrooms containing these hallucinogens are consumed raw or dried or brewed into a tea.10

Many people who use shrooms abuse other drugs and alcohol. If you or someone you know needs help for a drug or alcohol problem, there are many treatment options available—both inpatient and outpatient. Desert Hope Treatment Centers offers a wide range of programs from medical detox to outpatient therapy.

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