Intoxications by hallucinogenic mushrooms

In the context of excessive use of natural or synthetic psychoactive substances, with stimulating, psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects, an increase, if not a recurrence, in consumption of Psilocybe semilanceata has been observed in France over some fifteen years. Psilocybin and psilocin are the a...

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Published inAnnales de médecine interne Vol. 151 Suppl B; p. B16
Main Authors Pierrot, M, Josse, P, Raspiller, M F, Goulmy, M, Rambourg, M O, Manel, J, Lambert, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.10.2000
Subjects
Adult
Follow-Up Studies
Hallucinogens - poisoning
Humans
Male
Mushroom Poisoning - diagnosis
Psilocybin - poisoning
Time Factors
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Summary:In the context of excessive use of natural or synthetic psychoactive substances, with stimulating, psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects, an increase, if not a recurrence, in consumption of Psilocybe semilanceata has been observed in France over some fifteen years. Psilocybin and psilocin are the active compounds, responsible for the hallucinogenic effects and are a part of the substance group, derived from tryptamine and characterized by an indole nucleus. We report a clinical case observed in an emergency unit and review the historical, epidemiological and pharmacological data now available for these intoxications. Of particular interests in hallucinogenic mushroom abuse are: increased consumption in the context of youth cultural and entertainment movements; possible difficulties in the diagnosis in emergency conditions; possibility of severe and fatal complications.
ISSN:0003-410X