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What does psilocybin mean?

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Noun
  1. A hallucinogenic alkaloid, C12H15N2O·H2PO3, present in several species of Central American mushroom and producing effects similar to LSD.
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Of these, cannabis and psilocybin are almost always used in their natural form.
The mechanisms of action of the hallucinogens lysergic acid and psilocybin are complex, with various effects on serotonergic, dopaminergic, and adrenergic receptors.
The University of Arizona has begun trials of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, on patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Possessing, producing and trafficking in psilocybin mushrooms can result in fines, prison sentences and criminal records.
I've been qualified to give testimony as an expert on cannabis products, cocaine, psilocybin, morphine, Ritalin, and codeine.
Some hallucinogens, such as PCP and MDMA are addictive, while others, such as LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are not.

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