A new era of magic mushroom dispensaries is sprouting across Canada, driven by growing demand, evolving medical research and small changes in federal drug policy. Stores peddling psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in mushrooms, are popping up like hotcakes across the country.

Inside the store, customers are greeted by a minimalist atmosphere with magic mushroom art on the wall and books about mushrooms. They’re asked to show identification and have limits on how much they can buy. Kagan said they’re only selling a small amount to start in what he calls an experimental phase.

While there are many people interested in the therapeutic effects of psilocybin, Health Canada says it’s not approved for any medical use. The agency warns that taking the drug can cause you to see, hear or feel things that aren’t there and may lead to anxiety, fear or nausea. You can also have a “bad trip” that causes confusion, paranoia, panic or depression.

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Psychedelics have long been part of human culture, from the explorer’s ayahuasca brew to the shamanistic rituals of Peru. But it’s only recently that scientific research has begun to validate their potential for psychological and spiritual healing.

While there are no clinical trials yet for the psychedelics, some advocates have promoted the idea of using them in a controlled setting to treat addiction, depression and other conditions. But the drugs are still illegal in most places and it’s difficult to find them legally.

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