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Drug group - Psychedelics
Description
Red mushroom with white spots which grows to about 10-12 cm high.
Street use
Usually cooked and eaten or boiled in water to make a tea. Mushrooms can also be dried for storage.
Dependency
No
Withdrawal
No withdrawal symptoms have been noted.
Overdose risk
Fly agaric mushrooms are very toxic and use is extremely low in the UK as a result. Heart failure is the most common cause of death.
Long term use
Little is known about the effects of long term use - see Overdose risk.
Legal Status
Not illegal