Drug Identification Chart: Magic mushrooms

Cocaine
(Crystals)

Cocaine
(Rocks)

Ecstasy
(MDMA)

GHB

Heroin

LSD
(Blotting Paper)

LSD
(Tablets)

Magic mushrooms

Methamphe tamine
(Crystals)

Methamphe tamine
(Powder)

Methamphe tamine
(Tablets)

Kétamine
(Liquid)

Kétamine
(Powder)

Kétamine
(Tablets)

PCP
(Powder)

PCP
(Tablets)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)

Description: Dry, fibrous substance of varying colours (sometimes ground into candy or chocolate)

Street Names: Mush, Magic Mushrooms

Methods of Use: Ingested

Category: Perception-distorting (Substance that alters sensory perception. It causes changes in user’s mood, thoughts and consciousness)

Most Commonly Cited Effects: Relaxation, dreamlike state, heightened sensitivity, illusions, hallucinations

Detection Method: Illusions, hallucinations, dreamlike state, hilarity

Appendices: IIILSD
(Tablet

Law and Offences: Controlled Drug and Substances Act – Possession: section 4(1) – Possession with intent to traffic: section 5(2) – Trafficking: section 5(1) – Import-Export: section 6(1) – Possession with intent to export: section 6(2) – Manufacturing: section 7(1)