What is the Difference Between Mushrooms and Shrooms (Magic Mushrooms)?

The terms "mushrooms" and "shrooms" (or "magic mushrooms") refer to the same thing: mushrooms that contain the hallucinogenic chemicals psilocybin and psilocin. These mushrooms can cause hallucinations and alter a person's thoughts and emotions when consumed. There is no significant difference between the two terms, as they both describe the same type of mushroom with the same effects. The only distinction lies in the slang use of the term "shrooms" or "magic mushrooms."

Shrooms can be consumed in various ways, such as:

Eating fresh or dried mushrooms
Mixing powdered mushrooms with cannabis or tobacco
Brewing them as a tea
Cooking with dried or powdered mushrooms
Adding powdered mushrooms to juice and other beverages

The effects of shrooms can vary from person to person and depend on factors such as size, weight, health, and the amount consumed. Some common effects include visual and auditory hallucinations, stomach discomfort, nausea, headaches, fast or irregular heartbeat, increased body temperature, breathing quickly, vomiting, facial flushing, sweating, and chills. Short-term effects usually appear within 15-45 minutes and last for four to six hours.

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What is the Difference Between Mushrooms and Shrooms (Magic Mushrooms)?

Comparative Table: Mushrooms vs Shrooms (Magic Mushrooms)

Here is a table highlighting the differences between mushrooms and psilocybin mushrooms (magic mushrooms):

Characteristic	Mushrooms	Psilocybin Mushrooms (Magic Mushrooms)
Active Compound(s)	N/A	Psilocybin, Psilocin
Effects	N/A	Hallucinogenic, Psychoactive
Regions Found	Widespread, including the US, Central America, and Mexico	Fresh/Dried Dark Brown Caps, Light Brown Caps with White in the Middle, Stems White or Beige when Fresh
Ingestion Methods	N/A	Can be Eaten Raw, Cooked, Dried, or Mixed into Food or Drinks
Appearance	N/A	Freshly Picked, Fresh Caps Can Be Dark Brown, Light Brown with White Spots, Stems Can Be White or Beige
Recreational Doses	N/A	1-5 Grams of Dry Mushrooms, 10-50 Grams of Fresh Mushrooms
Side Effects	N/A	Nausea, Vomiting, Lack of Muscle Coordination, Weakness, Altered Perception of Space and Time, Loss of Reality and Sensory Perceptions
Potential Therapeutic Use	N/A	Legal for Therapeutic Use in Oregon and Parts of Canada

Please note that the information provided is on a general level and should not be considered medical advice or recommendation.

Guilherme Mazui

Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.