New study shows increasing Americans use psilocybin

LOS ANGELES, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A growing number of Americans are using psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in so-called "magic mushrooms," particularly among individuals dealing with mental health conditions, according to a new study published Wednesday.

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety found that psilocybin use has increased significantly across all age groups in the United States since 2019, with the sharpest rises seen in both young and older adults.