the history of magic mushrooms
Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been part of human culture as far back as the earliest recorded history. Ancient paintings of mushroom-ed human like figures dated from 5,000 B.C. have been found in caves on the Tassili plateau of Northern Algeria. Central and Southern America cultures built temples to What they called "mushroom gods" and carved "mushroom stones". These were stone carvings in the shape of mushrooms, or in which figures are depicted under the cap of a mushroom, have been dated to as far back as 1000-500 B.C. The purpose of the sculptures is not known, but they may have been religious objects.
Information about the mushrooms soon spread. Experiments with the mushrooms and the substances began and "magic mushrooms" were soon part of the psychedelic movement. Throughout the '60s, mushrooms and their active ingredients were used recreationally, therapeutically, and as a part of new spiritual traditions. In 1968, possesing psilocybin and psilocin became illegal in the United States and in 1970 it was added to the new "Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970", commonly known as the Controlled Substances Act.
Information about the mushrooms soon spread. Experiments with the mushrooms and the substances began and "magic mushrooms" were soon part of the psychedelic movement. Throughout the '60s, mushrooms and their active ingredients were used recreationally, therapeutically, and as a part of new spiritual traditions. In 1968, possesing psilocybin and psilocin became illegal in the United States and in 1970 it was added to the new "Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970", commonly known as the Controlled Substances Act.