A magic mushroom dispensary is a legal establishment that sells mushrooms and related products such as capsules, tinctures, and edibles. Some magic mushroom dispensaries also offer guided psychedelic experiences and therapy sessions. In addition, some magic mushroom dispensaries offer cultivation kits that allow people to grow their own mushrooms. The legality of magic mushroom dispensaries varies by jurisdiction. In some places, they are decriminalized, and in others, they are legal for medical purposes with a prescription.

Dana magic mushroom dispensary shop in Vancouver’s Chinatown is a mosaic of psychedelia, with paintings of Incan gods spouting lightning and fire and shelves stocked with hemp lip balm and stoner-centric comic books. He has operated the store since 2020, and he has expanded to two locations, citing customer demand.

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But the gray exterior of his shop belies the illegal nature of what’s inside. The mushrooms on sale at Fun Guyz and other such dispensaries across Canada contain psilocybin or psilocin, which are hallucinogens that are classified as Schedule III substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. They can have serious side effects, including paranoia, confusion, and distorted sense of self. In extreme cases, they can lead to dangerous risk-taking behaviors that may result in traumatic injuries or even death.

Since Colorado voters approved the legalization of psilocybin last year, dispensaries like Hermida’s have popped up, taking advantage of loosened laws that eased criminal penalties for possessing and growing mushrooms. He cooks and treats his mushrooms, called Amanita muscaria, to reduce their toxicity, and sells them in the form of capsules, gummies, and powders. He also offers mycology growth kits, but asks buyers to sign a document saying they won’t attempt to harvest their own psilocybin.