The psilocybin in buy magic mushrooms canada— often called shrooms or magic mushrooms — is the active ingredient that induces hallucinations, altered perception and enhanced pattern recognition. Typically ingested orally, they can produce effects that last hours and can have an intense spiritual component. They are a Schedule III drug in Canada, meaning that possession and production of them is illegal.

In Canada, there are three ways for someone to legally use psilocybin: participating in a clinical trial, seeking an exemption from Health Canada’s minister or applying through its Special Access Program, which requires both a doctor and government approval. However, Hartle says these avenues are deeply flawed, and he wants to encourage people to avoid going into “illegal markets” for treatment, which can come from questionable sources.

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Possession, trafficking and production of psilocybin and its byproducts — including the mushrooms themselves — remains illegal across the country, despite the decriminalization of certain drugs in British Columbia this year. And while online and brick-and-mortar mushroom dispensaries are popping up in some cities, such as Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, they’re all operating illegally because they are not licensed to sell controlled substances. Toronto criminal defence lawyer Alex Karapancev says those who operate the stores are breaking the law and could face serious penalties.

But while the legal status of magic mushrooms remains murky, there’s no sign of law enforcement focusing on them as they tackle organized crime and the opioid crisis. Instead, police are concentrating on the “more pressing issues,” such as the marijuana market and gang violence, says RCMP staff Sgt. Kris Clark.