LOCAL DRUGS OF CONCERN
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO

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MAGIC MUSHROOMS
(Psilocybin and Psilocyn)

Psilocybin and psilocyn are both chemicals obtained from certain mushrooms found in Mexico and Central America. Dried mushrooms contain about 0.2 to 0.4 percent psilocybin and only trace amounts of psilocyn. The hallucinogenic dose of both substances is about 4 to 8 milligrams or about 2 grams of mushrooms with effects lasting for about six hours. Both psilocybin and psilocyn can be produced synthetically.

LOCAL PRICING AND PACKAGING:

Locally magic mushrooms are sold packaged much the same as marihuana in ziplock baggies or baby bottle liners and it is typically sold by the gram for $15-$20. Other amounts and prices are $700-$900 per ¼ pound, $1200-$1500 per ½ pound and $2000-$2500 per pound.

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