Magic mushrooms are a Schedule III drug, which means it’s illegal to produce, buy and sell them. But that doesn’t stop people from accessing the hallucinogenic drug for its potential therapeutic benefits. In fact, Health Canada has several clinical trials underway examining the use of psilocybin for treating anxiety and depression.

But for many, navigating the onerous magic mushrooms dispensary Canada hurdles required to legally purchase these drugs can be a significant deterrent to trying them. Thankfully, the advent of online magic mushroom dispensaries has made obtaining these drugs more accessible than ever. With sites like Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary in Vancouver, Schedule35, Mungus Shrooms and Mindful Meditation Canada, purchasing them has never been easier.

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The owners of these stores, which often have names like Fun Guyz and Shroomyz, frequently face raids from police but rarely are prosecuted. And their presence has sparked similar shops to pop up across the country, including in places that don’t yet have legal cannabis stores.

While the evidence for the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin is growing, it’s still unclear how safe these substances are. They can cause a wide range of psychological problems, including paranoia and loss of boundaries, and they may be dangerous for people with heart disease. They can also trigger a bad trip, where people experience anxiety, agitation or fear.

Still, many people who want to try these drugs don’t have the time or patience for navigating the complex government bureaucracy required to obtain them. And as long as the benefits outweigh the harms, they should be allowed to do so.