There are certain films in the canon that deserve a place amongst the stars. These movies simultaneously humor us, heart break us and teach us all at once. In the world of drug culture, it’s hard to find examples of cinema that doesn’t simplify and demonize the use of recreational substances. But when Trainspotting, written by the incredible Irvin Welsh and directed by the equally wonderful Danny Boyle, was released in 1996, people knew that they had a nuanced and well-thought out film about heroin addiction on their hands. Trainspotting forced its way into many viewer’s ‘best films of all time’ list and rightfully so. But why did it hit so differently? Why did a movie about a group of Scottish friends dealing with drug and life issues become such a cult classic? Perhaps it simply told the truth. TrainspottingTrainspotting is a cultural phenomenon that has had a lasting impact on popular culture and public discourse. Originally a novel by Scottish writer Irvine Welsh, Trainspotting was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film directed by Danny Boyle. Set in Edinburgh, Scotland in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Trainspotting follows a group of heroin addicts as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their drug-fueled lives. The film was a major commercial and critical success, earning awards and accolades for its unflinching portrayal of drug use and addiction. It also has an 8.1 IMDB rating and 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. But beyond its entertainment value, Trainspotting was also notable for shining a light on the heroin problem in Scotland, a problem that was particularly acute in the period in which the film was set. We’re going to take a look into Trainspotting’s role in bringing the issue of heroin abuse to the forefront of public discourse, and its lasting impact on society’s perception of drug addiction. Although, let’s be honest, does a film have the power to change the world? Heroin in ScotlandScotland – one of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom – has a very specific identity and character. If you watch Trainspotting, you’ll see that clearly. In the 1990s, Scotland was facing a growing heroin epidemic that was having a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities across the country. With heroin use on the rise, and a growing number of people struggling with addiction, the Scottish government was grappling with how to respond to the crisis. CNN writes: In the early 1980s there was a “wave of Afghan and Iranian heroin that came into western Europe, which was very pure by anybody’s standards,”… Even today, older drug users “still wax eloquent about how lovely it was, that heroin that was 50% purity. It didn’t need to be mixed with anything else.” ![]() According to government statistics, the number of heroin users in Scotland rose dramatically in the 1990s, from around 1,000 in 1989 to more than 10,000 by the end of the decade. This rise in drug use was accompanied by a sharp increase in the number of overdose deaths, with heroin being responsible for a significant proportion of the country’s drug-related fatalities. However, despite the increasing urgency of the problem, public discourse around heroin was limited, with many people unsure of the true extent of the problem and the best ways to address it. In this context, Trainspotting emerged as a powerful voice that shed light on the reality of heroin addiction, and helped to raise awareness of the problem among the wider public. Through its graphic and often shocking portrayal of drug use, Trainspotting challenged prevailing attitudes towards heroin and those who were addicted to it, and opened up a much-needed conversation about the issue. Public PerceptionTrainspotting had a significant impact on the public perception of heroin addiction, with many praising the film for its honesty and authenticity. Although the film and book contains many great moments, one of the most memorable is from Ewan Mcgregor’s character. He says, and Irvine Welsh wrote, this: Thank you for stopping in. Head over to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter for direct updates; and get access to awesome deals on cannabis buds, vapes, edibles, smoking devices and equipment, cannabinoid compounds, and some psychedelic products! Go get high responsibly! “Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suite on hire purchase in a range of fucking fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the fuck you are on a Sunday morning. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing fucking junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, pishing your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, fucked up brats you spawned to replace yourself” The ‘choose life’ campaign was a anti-drug concept that aimed to give substance abusers the confidence to say no to drugs. However, what Trainspotting perfectly captures here is that the choice doesn’t seem to be a difficult one. The ‘life’ that they speak of, well, it isn’t so great anyway, is it? It was this truthfulness that highlighted, on a rare occasion, that substance abusers don’t believe life is worth the hassle. For many people in Scotland and the world, their miserable lives are somewhat improved by drugs. Maybe only temporarily, but still improved. Danny Boyle, the director, says: “It was presenting these voices who are normally marginalized. Drug addicts from the fringe “sinker estates” around Edinburgh — they were on the outskirts of Edinburgh — were regarded as being, at best, victims. At worst, evil. And all stupid; to get involved with this drug and let their lives decay in the way they did. But actually, the book celebrates their energy.” Highlighting the energy of the user is something that not many did, and still avoid doing. To show an addict as anything other than miserable, ill and unemployed is rare in the media. Trainspotting, whilst horrific and graphic, does show some glimpse of joy in these character’s lives. If you want to portray truth and nuance in a film, you cannot ignore this. Trainspotting wasn’t treating the public like children, it was treating them like adults. It helped to spark a much-needed conversation about the issue. Political ChangeScotland, like many other nations, still suffers greatly from drug issues. Whilst not much changed in the laws around heroin at the time, the zeitgeist shift was undoubtable. It is this that often causes long-lasting change eventually. After the film came out, the heroin problem continued of course. In 2000 there was a peak of 706 deaths due to this substance in Scotland. Even now, the Scottish death rate due to drug use is the highest in Europe. It’s three and half times that of the UK. Despite this, it is films like Trainspotting that had the guts to shine a light on the truth. A truth that may not be pretty – although sometimes it can be the prettiest thing in the world – but a truth that must be acknowledged. Art cannot fix a problem, but it can give us the courage and the information to try. Danny Boyle joins a list of many other filmmakers – including the likes of Seth Rogen – who have made it their mission to destigmatize substance use. The war on drugs has not worked and will never work. It is films like Trainspotting that blatantly underlines why a new approach is so desperately needed. ConclusionWhilst Trainspotting did not fix the heroin situation in Scotland, for the first time it highlighted the nuance of it. Millions of people did not understand or even want to understand why people turned to heroin in the 90s. This film, written by Irvin Welsh and directed by Danny Boyle, gave a platform to those individuals. Why would anyone want to choose life when life is full of misery? It left people with this deeply meaningful question. The more films like Trainspotting exist, the closer we as a population can get to treating addicts as people, and not criminals. Take a look at this if you want to read more. Thanks for making your way over! We appreciate you stopping in at Cannadelics.com; where we work to bring you the best in independent news coverage for the cannabis and psychedelics spaces. 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A country like Uruguay is interesting to watch because it’s had a recreational cannabis market the longest. Following what goes on there, can elucidate general problems in the industry, as well as show how the country deals with those issues. When it comes to the legal industry vs the non-legal industry, Uruguay is still looking to set up a cannabis tourist market; to help ease the issues of its hard-to-rid black market. Uruguay and cannabis legalizationYears before Canada or any US state, Uruguay became the first country in the world to officially legalize the recreational use of cannabis. This despite its Schedule I placement in the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs; a 1961 global treaty that defines the international legality of different compounds. This didn’t sit well with the UN, Uruguay went forward with it anyway. The idea was first floated by the reining coalition of the time, the Broad Front. From the get-go it proposed having a government run system. On December 10th, 2013, the country’s legislature officially passed its bill, making for a system where the government sells weed directly to its people via pharmacies. The industry didn’t start right away though. Like it happens much of the time, the initial bill passage didn’t come with a complete set of regulations, and it took more than three years to work these out. The guidelines for the industry were only approved in 2017, at which point the federally regulated sales industry opened. This means, though the legalization is 10 years old this year, the actual sales market is now six. This is still the longest running recreational market, as Canada did not legalize until the following year. Sweet that you’re here. Head over and sign up to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter for direct updates; and a ton of offers on products such as cannabis buds, vapes and other devices, edibles, smoking paraphernalia, cannabinoid compounds (like HHC), and a wide selection more. We’ve got it; come get it! Some of the regulations involved include: only adults 18 and above can legally access cannabis; adults can grow up to six plants per year, or up to 480 grams worth; sales are done through pharmacies; buyers must be registered; there’s a 40-gram sales max per person per month; all advertising and promotional marketing is banned; and smoking clubs of 15-45 members can be established, that can grow up to 99 plants in a year. As of 2020 – three years into its market – Uruguay had approximately 41,000 registered users; over 8,000 home-cultivators; 158 cannabis clubs, with total participants numbering 5,000; no access to high THC strains (limit 9%); and as of February of 2020, a standing price of approximately $1.23 per gram. This last point is incredibly important as it shows how painfully inflated cannabis prices are in other countries like the US, where the government is not in charge of pricing. When we talk about overproduction and prices plummeting, we should remember that in the US, the prices are still well above what Uruguay charges. Why did Uruguay do this? Besides the understanding that cannabis isn’t dangerous, that it has positive medical and recreational benefits, and that people are going to do it regardless of laws against it; Uruguay had one other reason: it’s huge cannabis black market. Black markets aren’t liked by governments because they’re untaxed by nature, and when considering an industry as large as the cannabis industry, that’s a lot of money lost. Beyond that, black markets often cause a lot of violence, though how much of that violence comes from within the industry itself, and how much from government interference, varies between locations. Though there’s plenty of competition between operators in a black market, I often wonder how much less destructive we’d view these industries, if not for the bloody government wars waged against them. That’s an article for another time; but the thing to understand here, is that Uruguay wanted to funnel the black market activity into a government-regulated legal market. Black market issues in Uruguay cannabis industryNow it’s 2023 and Uruguay has had an operative market for six years. Some things have changed since the 2020 numbers. There are now at least 249 social clubs, consisting of about 7,166 members. There are 28 approved pharmacies in the country, and about 49,600 registered buyers. Approximately 14,000 are registered for home-cultivation. The price in the pharmacies is about $10 per five grams, or about $2/gram. This is still well under what we see as bottom-basement pricing taking over in the US now. The max THC level is increased to 15% as of December 2022, with the offering of a new ‘gamma’ variety, as per internationalcbc. Prior to this it was 9%. And while it’s reported that pharmacies might adopt a 4th variety by the end of 2023, we don’t know anything about what that means, or if it indicates an even higher THC amount. Since 2019, Uruguay has seen about $20 million enter its economy from medical cannabis exports. The thing is, not everyone loves this system, and there are problems that lead many people to continue buying from the black market. For one thing, Uruguay doesn’t give a lot of options, and limiting THC is not optimal for many people. The black market still provides more and better options than the regulated system. It also doesn’t require signing up, or a fingerprint scan. On top of that, many social clubs have waiting lists, meaning people simply don’t have access. As laws only permit from 15-45 people, this isn’t because they’re slow to go through applications; but simply because they can’t break their legal limit, leaving plenty of people who want access, out in the cold. And it’s not like pharmacy buying is a last minute thing. It requires being signed-up, and making an appointment in advance. ![]() A Montevideo social club treasurer and technical manager who goes by the nickname Pulla, put it well when he said of the clubs, that having a waiting list “is an indicator that demand is not satisfied.” He continued, “Many more people want to access the legal market who still cannot.” The reality is, even regardless of limited options in pharmacies; limited access is the bigger killer if the idea is to bring people away from a black market system that already functions well. According to Uruguay’s cannabis regulatory agency the IRCCA, approximately 27% of residents buy cannabis through legal vendors, which means the grand majority is still a black market industry. Most of the black market weed isn’t even trafficked into the country, so much as sold by non-registered local growers. About 30% of the illegal market comes from Paraguay, and consists mainly of lower-priced plants called “Paraguayans.” This is according to ORT University professor and Monitor Cannabis project researcher, Marcos Baudean. It indicates that nearly all of the imported products on the black market, are lower-priced than what’s offered legally. Uruguay and a cannabis tourist marketIn Uruguay, the idea of a cannabis tourist market isn’t new, and has already come up several times. Now, in a January 6th ladiaria interview with Juan Ignacio Tastás, the IRCCA executive director, a little more information is given, along with what other improvements might drive up sales. According to Tastás, in response to why the new higher-THC gamma cannabis variety began selling so well after introduction in December 2022: “I think it responds to the fact that there is a failure in our system to adequately supply what the public that consumes marijuana was requesting.” He continued, “The idea is to continue generating new varieties, there is a variety that we are planning to launch towards the end of next year, and that surely has an average THC level of 15%, that is, it would be a little higher and in the line with what can be obtained in general in the clubs.” And what of the problem that exists if a person first chooses one of the three: cultivating, buying from a pharmacy, or going to a club; and then decides on a different method of procurement? Apparently there are major access issues when choosing more than one. Says Tastás of this: “It is also difficult to go from one system to another: if you are a self-cultivator and intend to buy at the pharmacy or go to a club, there are restrictions. These are issues that would be worthwhile for the political sector to reflect on if they continue to be functional.” He goes on to remind: “It must be remembered that if there is a consumer who does not obtain it through the legal channel, he ends up going through the illegal channel.” And as for a Uruguay cannabis tourist market? The interviewer asked Tastás what he thought of a current bill under investigation at the Tourism Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, which would allow sales to foreigners. Apparently its spoken that social clubs might be the providers of this cannabis. When asked about this, the executive director answered: ![]() “If it is intended to include clubs as a supply element, the origin of the concept should be reversed. Our concern is the analysis that is done to the products.” He continues that “more than 70% of people in the legal market are registered in pharmacies and it is a much easier place or way of access than the club.” Unfortunately, not anything more was said on the tourism topic in the interview. Nor any further information given as to progress on possible legislation. Though internationalcbc speaks of pharmacies opening a 4th option to tourists (a different strain), and though Tastás indicated this as well; we don’t know anything more specific, or if Uruguay will open this option as part of a cannabis tourist market. Internationalcbc thinks it might. One possible reason the conversation has been going on so long, is that current president Luis Lacalle Pou isn’t onboard with cannabis legalization in general, and therefore not a proponent of moving forward. However, according to the vice-president of the tourism commission in congress, Eduardo Antonini, who is in the opposition, “It’s a simple formula: if tourism increases, spending increases, employment increases and investments increase. Models like that in California demonstrate the potential.” ConclusionWill Uruguay have a cannabis tourist market soon? Probably. Let’s be honest, it’s getting more difficult out there, and if Uruguay really wants to do everything it can to fight its black market and increase sales, it’ll open its market to foreigners. And given how forward thinking the country has been in terms of weed so far, it’ll probably happen pretty soon. Welcome to the site! Thanks for making your way to Cannadelics.com; a news platform in the cannabis and psychedelics spectrum, bringing you the best in independent coverage. Head our way regularly to remain informed on important stories, and sign up to our Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, so you’re always up on what’s going down. The post Uruguay Working Toward Cannabis Tourist Industry to Fight Black Market appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2023/02/22/uruguay-working-toward-cannabis-tourist-industry-to-fight-black-market/ Argentina had to force its way into medical cannabis with the help of groups like Mama Cultiva. Now, Argentina is going full force with a new hemp regulatory law which increase production for both the domestic and export markets. Read on to find out more. Argentina and the new hemp lawOn January 25th, an announcement came out by Argentina’s Sergio Massa, Carla Vizzotti, Anibal Fernandez, and Daniel Filmus. The Finance Minister, Minister of Health, Minister of Security, and Minister of Science, respectively. The Ministers announced the implementation of the Regulatory Agency for the Hemp and Medical Cannabis Industry (ARICCAME), with the start of its first working group immediately. The goal of the agency, which will be a decentralized organization residing under the Ministry of Economy, is to promote the cannabis industry in general, by way of opening or widening, cannabis markets in the country for several different purposes. These include: the already-existent medical cannabis industry, the introduction of cannabinoids in food and cosmetics, cannabinoid foods for the veterinary world, and the industrial hemp industry. The agency also has a couple more objectives moving forward. For one, its wants to start using hemp and its derivatives not just for food, but also for construction materials, textiles, and bioplastics. Second, the agency is geared toward the promotion of research, improving technological progress with cannabinoids, and improving conditions within the country for these industries to thrive; by way of clear rules, with no legal ambiguity. The idea is to really normalize this industry for the public going forward. Cool that you stopped by. Check out our Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter which provides updates direct to your email; and also comes with offers for cannabis buds, vapes and paraphernalia, edibles, smoking devices, cannabinoid compounds (including HHC), and a huge selection more. Lets all get stoned responsibly! According to law firm Allende & Brea out of Buenos Aires, the agency will oversee the implementation of the new Argentina hemp law, including domestic marketing within Argentina; while also expanding out the international market by authorizing imports and exports. It will regulate all aspects of production and commercialization, including seeds and derivatives, for the medical spectrum. Licenses can be obtained by companies which are in compliance with all the requirements set out in the 2022 legislation. How is this new Argentina hemp law expected to affect the country?According to the original announcement, Economy Minister Sergio Massa had this to say: “This opens the door for Argentina to start a new path in terms of industrial exports, on the basis of huge global demand.” And that “Putting the agency into operation means starting a new industry in Argentina. An industry that has 25,000 different applications. An industry that will allow us to add value in an innumerable number of economic sectors in Argentina and the world.” The first president to preside over this new agency, is Francisco Echarren, the standing mayor of the Buenos Aires town of Castelli. Dr. Marcelo Morante, a cannabis activist, is set to be the first vice-president of the agency. He is currently in charge of the registry of medicinal users under the Ministry of Health. Said Echarren: “We have a huge challenge ahead of us not only getting a new industry on its feet, but giving millions of Argentines access to products that improve quality of life.” Realistically, Argentina is getting in on the cannabis game a bit late with this hemp law. Other countries have already built up their export markets, leaving the South American country to play a game of catch-up. Considering issues already weighing down the medical cannabis industry like mass layoffs globally, particularly in cultivation centers; how Argentina will do, is hard to say right now. How much does the country project it will make out of this? Its thought this new move could potentially earn the country more than $500 million in sales, while also creating 10,000 jobs. This according to Argentina national news agency Télam. ![]() Argentina’s road to a new cannabis marketMuch like other countries, Argentina has forged a road for many years to get where it is now. The very beginning was a decriminalization in 2009 for small amounts of cannabis, though nothing specific was set in terms of amounts. Thing started in earnest in 2017 when medical cannabis was originally legalized. At the time, there were too many roadblocks, like unclear regulation, issues with production, and the lack of ability for self-cultivation. This is where Mama Cultiva came in. The grassroots organization that fights for medical cannabis rights, was one of the instrumental factors in pushing for reform to the not-that-great 2017 medical cannabis law. In 2020 this came through, and included the ability for pharmacies to make and give out cannabis magistral preparations (preparations made specifically by the pharmacist which are not standardized medications). Whereas the 2017 law was restrictive in who was able to access these medications, the 2020 decree opened the door to nearly any relevant ailment. And it did include a provision for home-cultivation, though with no specifics attached. The law mandated insurance companies to cover marijuana medications so long as patients have a prescription. In the spring of 2022, the government did a couple more things. First in April, the Ministry of Health published an update to rules regarding licensing for medical cannabis, which allow non-profits to obtain licenses. Then in May 2022, yet another update was made via the Regulatory Framework for the Development of the Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Industry law. This update built a framework for an even better medical cannabis industry in Argentina, with the inclusion of laws to increase global exports. This was all followed up by a couple occurrences on the cultivation front. In July, due to a Supreme Court ruling, protections were afforded to medical home growers since the original legislation was lacking in specifics. In October of 2022, the country went on to issue a domestic medical cannabis production license to Cannava, making it the first company to receive one in the country. Around that time, the government also created a public company which produces and disseminates things like seeds, testing, and training to those in the industry. Progress elsewhere in Latin AmericaArgentina has certainly been moving and shaking on the weed front, but it’s not the only country in Latin America to do so. Colombia also came out with recent legislation to shake things up. At the end of 2022, the government announced that medical cannabis would become a mandatory part of healthcare, with all insurance companies mandated to provide cannabis medications (kind of like what Argentina did earlier.) ![]() Resolution 2808 increased the number of ailments that medical cannabis can treat, added marijuana derivatives to the list of approved compounds for medications, and relieved the ambiguity around the ability for pharmacies to provide medical cannabis magistral preparations, which was unclear from a resolution the previous year. In 2022 Costa Rica joined in the medical game, with a legalization to cultivate, harvest, process, store, and transport hemp and medical cannabis. Recreational is certainly on the table for discussion as new president Rodrigo Chaves – who was voted in last April, is pro-cannabis. Last year he stated, “I see no reason to prohibit Costa Ricans from taking advantage of the benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana, both for businesses and for the State.” Uruguay, the first country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis, is working toward a cannabis tourism market to help build its industry further. First reported on a year ago, the country is inching forward toward this by promoting legislation to allow foreigners to access both recreational and medical cannabis in the country. Honduras is getting in on it too. I first reported halfway through 2022, that the country was interested in some form of legalization. Now the country is in the first stages of creating a general framework for a hemp industry. The country hopes to parlay this natural resource into a $3 billion industry. And while there isn’t necessarily going to be an update to legalize recreational cannabis, Chile is still in the midst of creating a new constitution, which could set provisions that would allow for an easy legalization. As a draft constitution was voted down late last year, the country is very much in the formulating stage. Though there isn’t much expectation of a direct legalization, depending on if relevant laws of sovereignty are included, the country could end up with a legalization situation after a constitution is approved. One of the interesting countries in all this is Brazil. Not because it has great legalization policies for its people (though it does allow medical). The interesting aspect of Brazil is the number of cannabis start up companies it has; with a 2022 report stating that out of 285 companies in the industry, that 136 are startups. Whether this will lead to a full scale legalization is yet to be seen. As of yet, everything going on in Brazil is unregulated, with some amount of regulation coming soon. ![]() If we go over to the tiny country of Guyana, we see it legalized industrial hemp in 2022. The Industrial Hemp Act allows hemp production for use in food products, fabrics and other textiles, furniture production, cosmetics, and medicine. This seems more geared toward global sales as a legalization for its people was not mentioned. However, later in 2022, Guyana’s Parliament passed an amendment that will take away custodial sentences for possession of 30 gram or less; though counseling and community service will be mandated depending on possession amount within that limitation. And last but not least, there’s good old Mexico; which sits uncomfortably on the fence of legalization, with an ongoing fight between the court system and the legislature (epitomized by the vaping issue). While the government holds back for whatever reasons, all advances have come from supreme court rulings, from dropping the laws of prohibition, to dropping personal possession limits, to legalizing production of products with up to 1% THC. Perhaps this will be the year we’ll finally see a formal bill. ConclusionLatin America is one of the faster moving areas in terms of cannabis reform, though this doesn’t apply everywhere. Argentina and the new hemp law are representative of these moves, and the general expansion of the cannabis industry in that region of the world. Awesome that you’re here! Thanks for stopping by Cannadelics.com; a drugs-related news platform where we work to bring you the utmost in cannabis and psychedelics coverage. Hang out with us regularly to stay in-the-loop on new and ongoing stories, and subscribe to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, to ensure you never miss anything at all. The post New Argentina Hemp Law Expected to Widen Domestic and Export Markets appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2023/02/21/new-argentina-hemp-law-expected-to-widen-domestic-and-export-markets/ Amanita Muscaria, also known as Fly Agaric, is a facinating popular mushroom that has been used for its psychoactive and psychedelic effects for centuries. While the mushroom is often associated with magic and mystery, it is important to understand its effects, appearance, and safety considerations before consuming it for the first time. If you’re a beginner looking to try Amanita Muscaria, it’s crucial to take the necessary precautions before consuming it, as all good things comes with responsibility and any drug can be toxic when used without caution. In this beginner’s guide to Amanita Muscaria, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the mushroom, including its history, appearance, effects, and safe consumption practices. Discovering Amanita Muscaria: A Beginner’s Guide to a Fascinating MushroomWhat is Amanita Muscaria?Amanita Muscaria is a beautiful mushroom that belongs to the genus Amanita, which includes several other psychoactive/psychedelic mushrooms. It is found in many regions around the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Amanita Muscaria is a mycorrhizal fungus, which means that it grows in a symbiotic relationship with trees and other plants. This mushroom has a very distinctive appearance, with a bright red cap and white spots, and a bulbous stem, like it came straight out of a fairy tale, or from The Smurfs movie. In-fact, its appearance is so unique, that it looks like something out of “Alice in Wonderland” book. The kind of a mushroom you would expect the Cheshire Cat to be sitting on… Who know, perhaps Lewis Carroll did try Amanita Muscaria before writing his book or before writing this beginner’s guide… The History of Amanita MuscariaAmanita Muscaria has a long history, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient times. In many cultures, the mushroom has been associated with magic, healing, and spiritual transformation. See a few examples below: In Siberia, the mushroom has been used in shamanic rituals for centuries. Siberian shamans believed that the mushroom contained powerful spirits that could provide guidance, healing, and spiritual experiences. The shamans would consume the mushroom and enter into a trance-like state, where they would communicate with the spirits. Similarly, in Northern Europe, the mushroom was associated with the god Odin and was often depicted in Nordic mythology. In some accounts, Odin would ride on a magical flying horse that was said to be fed with Amanita Muscaria. In more recent times, it has been used recreationally and has gained popularity as a psychoactive and psychedelic mushroom. Today this mushroom is gaining popularity all over the world, as it is the only legal psychedelic product available almost everywhere. As a result of this availability, you can a variety of products entering the markets, such as Amanita Mushroom gummies, Amanita chocolate, Amanita capsules, etc. Want to learn more about Amanita Muscaria, Psilocybin mushrooms or any other psychedelic product available today? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Cannadelics Sunday Edition, for the latest news, top stories, and exclusive deals on premium cannabis and legal psychedelic products. Simply write your email below: Want to learn more about Amanita Muscaria and other psychedelics?
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