German State Warns Public About Psychedelic Mushroom Gummies
Warning Issued for Psychoactive Muscimol Gummies in Berlin
In a recent development, the German federal agency has issued a warning against sweets containing the psychoactive substance muscimol, specifically the muscimol gummies produced by the Berlin-based company Deutschen Cannabis Manufaktur (DCM).
The fly agaric mushroom, from which muscimol is extracted, is one of the most recognizable mushrooms in the world. Known from the video game Super Mario for giving a growth boost, this mushroom's fungus contains a potent psychoactive compound.
The packaging of the product advises customers to be cautious, stating that "One gummy. Great trip! Two gummies. Serious stuff. Only for experienced users." However, the concern arises due to the gummy form itself, which resembles candy and can be easily mistaken by children as harmless treats.
The warning on the state website, lebensmittelwarnung.de, states that the product is "harmful to health" and "particularly dangerous for children, as the product can be confused with normal sweets." Despite this, it's important to note that the warning does not specify any specific incidents or cases related to the consumption of these mushroom gummies.
Consuming these sweets may lead to symptoms of poisoning, including mood elevation, relaxation, altered perception, and sedation, but also poses risks such as nausea, vomiting, convulsions, seizures, and in severe cases, injury or death, especially at higher doses.
The active compound muscimol acts as a potent agonist of the GABA_A receptor in the brain, leading to its depressant and hallucinogenic effects, with symptoms typically starting about an hour after ingestion and lasting up to 24 hours.
The product is available for purchase on the website ilovepot.de, but it's crucial to approach such products with caution. It's not inherently identified as dangerous, but users should be aware of potentially serious negative consequences.
In summary, the effects of muscimol gummies can include euphoria, creativity, relaxation, sedation, altered perception, and potential hallucinations, but they may also lead to side effects like drowsiness, upset stomach, and more severe effects like seizures at higher doses. The risks include nausea, vomiting, convulsions, seizures, addiction, serious injury, or death in extreme cases.
Given the specific concern for children, it's essential to exercise extra care, ensure clear labeling, secure storage, and public awareness to prevent accidental poisonings, especially among children.
- The health-and-wellness community should be aware that the muscimol gummies, though marketed as a novel psychoactive substance, can potentially have severe effects on mental health, including nausea, seizures, and even death in extreme cases.
- Lifestyle choices involving food-and-drink products should prioritize safety, particularly for the wellbeing of children, and such products as muscimol gummies, which can be easily mistaken for candy, should have clear labeling and secure storage to prevent accidental poisoning.
- Therapies-and-treatments using psychoactive substances like muscimol should be used cautiously, considering their potential risks such as addiction and severe negative side effects, and the promotion of such products should prioritize mental and physical health-and-wellness awareness.
