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Preface

Summary

1. Background

1.1 A historical perspective

2. Identity, physical and chemical properties

2.1 Identity

2.2. Physical and chemical properties

2.2.1. Chemical synthesis of psilocybin and psilocin

2.3. Analytical methods

3. Biosynthesis

4. Occurrence

4.1. Content of psilocybin and related compounds in various mushroom species

4.2. Influence of cultivation, storage and processing

4.3. Wild mushrooms in the Nordic countries that contain psilocybin and/or related compounds 4.4. Cultivation of psilocybin-containing mushrooms5. Exposure

5.1. The habit of consuming hallucinogenic mushrooms

5.2. Legal aspects of hallucinogenic mushrooms and/or psilocybin and related compounds

5.3. Market

6. Summary of biological effects of psilocybin and psilocin

6.1. Pharmacokinetic

6.2 Pharmacological effects in humans

6.3. Hallucinogenic experience and potential toxicity

6.4. Hallucinogenic mushroom use in the Nordic countries

6.5. Treatment of psilocybin-intoxication

6.6. Medical uses of psilocybin and psilocin