However, PDEA has arrested illegal drug traffickers who have sold psilocybin mushrooms in the past, among other illegal substances. [68] [69] International psychedelic laws are beginning to change. Nations around the world have begun to turn the final pages of the decades-long global war on drugs. And while for most countries this means less severe penalties and the transition from prison to fines or mandatory rehabilitation, some have legalized some psychedelics. Ayahuasca also has legal status in the Netherlands and can be purchased in some stores in Amsterdam and the rest of the country. And yes, you can also book retreats here. Growing magic truffles is more or less the same process as growing magic mushrooms with psilocybin spores. Due to a well-known flaw in the Netherlands, the European country is on our list of countries with the most relaxed psychedelic laws. To be clear – magic mushrooms in the Netherlands look like a Schedule I drug, so their use is completely banned.
However, you can still buy and consume psilocybin in the form of «magic truffles,» which are just another part of the mushroom. Visit one of the «smart stores» in the Netherlands and you`re likely to find a selection of truffles. Psychedelic truffles can be taken in several ways. They can be eaten fresh, brewed in tea or dried truffles packed in capsules. In synthesis, truffles are taken in the form of ginger-enriched tea; A relatively pleasant administration that helps mask the strong and often earthy magical taste of the truffle. The ginger in the magic truffle tea also helps calm the stomach, as some people may experience nausea from truffles containing psilocybin. Truffle tea also allows participants to redose if necessary. A second cup can be taken during the session. The psychoactive ingredient psilocybin in magic truffles has been called a «breakthrough therapy» by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Numerous studies from Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, and Harvard University show psilocybin`s effectiveness in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addiction. Magic mushrooms and psilocybin truffles can produce a powerful and intense psychedelic effect and a deeply introspective experience. The harvest is quite easy, although truffles take months to reach their maximum size.
Dried truffles take about 4 to 8 days to dry after harvest, but last much longer than fresh truffles, just like dried mushrooms compared to fresh mushrooms. Since then, fresh and dried magic truffles have been sold in head stores across the country. Truffles are particularly popular in Amsterdam, and a number of legal psychedelic retreats near the city (including Synthesis) have embraced these truffles as the substance of choice for transformative experiences. The truffles are grown by a variety of suppliers in the Netherlands, but in general, the supplier will provide information about their cultivation technique and the psilocybin content of adult truffles. People around the world are discovering the mental health benefits of psychedelics, but where are psychedelics legal? Fresh and dry psilocybin truffles are sold in headshops across the country and used in healing retreats. At Behold Retreats, we have chosen to use these incredible mushrooms as the substance of choice for our retreats in the Netherlands. The Caribbean island chain is probably the place in the world where magic mushrooms are the most legal. In October 2020, the government completely legalized the production and transportation of all psychedelics, as well as processing and research.
The medical wellness feasibility study is expected to last up to 30 months and will include «cultivation, research, treatment and prescribing of psychedelic herbal compounds such as psilocybin, ibogaine, peyote, ketamine, dimethyltryptamine, ayahuasca and sassafras.» Then it looks like there will be other changes so that emerging business can continue. Enter the magic truffles. Magic truffles are actually not truffles at all, but underground parts of the fungus called sclerotia. Sclerotia are underground organs that some—but not all—fungal species use to store nutrients that help them survive in adverse conditions. In contrast, truffles are reproductive organs produced by certain fungi. Nevertheless, both sclerotia and truffles grow underground and have a similar appearance to the layman. Physical dependence on magic truffles is impossible. Psychological dependence may be possible. There is cross-tolerance between psilocybin and LSD, which means that a higher dose of these substances is needed to achieve the same effect when a person consumes them at high frequency. Through (temporary) abstinence, tolerance returns to baseline without withdrawal symptoms. [4] In November 2022, voters in the mountainous state could give the green light to regulated access to psilocybin sessions. There is an active debate in the state about whether the Natural Medicine Health Act presented to voters is the best step forward.
In addition to legalizing psilocybin sessions, it opens the door to legal therapy with other psychedelics and includes a decriminalization provision. Proponents say regulated access at the state level is important, while opponents say the bill`s authors did not consider local interest groups and did not focus on decriminalization and justice. Denver, the state capital, has already decriminalized. There are three types of truffles: Psilocybe mexicana (Jalisco/Mexicana A), Psilocybe tampanensis and Psilocybe galindoi. Truffles in smart stores often have fancy names. This concerns trade names and non-botanical terms. The advantage of consuming magic truffles in the Netherlands is that you can get a reliable and controlled dose of psilocybin, as this is a legal market produced by special manufacturers.