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One wouldn't be too foolish to assume that a "psychedelic mushroom alternative" would be psychedelic. Fact of the matter is, these mushrooms are not even close to a psychedelic and to advertise them as such is scam levels of misleading.
Furthermore, lately amanitas are being proven very useful for benzo withdrawal and recovery. Now, I do not disagree with knowing everything about a substance and the science behind it... But come on! They're comparing it to fentanyl in the article! Things like that are only going to get them made illegal and stigmatized. This makes medical research harder to do and takes potential medicine away from the people who could actually use it!
Other than that, I was mostly just trying to give the people who clicked the thing some straight information. If they're clicking the thing they're likely already intrigued by it or psychedelics.
I wasn't particularly intending to attack the article in any way other than the premise set by the title. I personally really enjoy amanitas but their effects aren't exactly what most people are looking for.
I'm not having an argument about semantics with you. I am simply a lover of amanitas trying to spread information. Have a nice day or whatever the fuck.
I said good day.