Not long ago it was extremely difficult to get your hands on magic mushrooms in Canada. They were taboo, illegal and people feared being prosecuted for possession of them. However things have changed a lot since then. You can now walk down any street in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal and see several shops openly selling mushroom products. Moreover, you can even purchase them online and have them delivered to your doorstep without breaking any laws. Read more CanadaShrooms.com

It’s not a stretch to say that this is a momentous change in how Canadians view and use psychedelic drugs, as it brings us one step closer to legalizing them, like cannabis has done. But that’s not the only reason why people are so happy about this new development.

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The fungi is known as Psilocybe cubensis or “magic mushrooms” and they contain a psychoactive substance called psilocybin, which has been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression in randomized clinical trials. The research uses psychotherapy to help the participants overcome their mental health problems, and psilocybin is given to the patients as part of their therapy.

But this drug is still considered a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. Only the federal minister can grant exemptions and these are only granted to those with terminal illnesses who agree to undergo a form of psychotherapy using psilocybin. Those seeking an exemption must provide expert reports and wait months before a doctor will approve their request.