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Can You Drive While on Magic Mushrooms?

Posted on by Chesire Cat

You’ve taken some psilocybin, and you’re wondering how to get where you need to go.

Many people have been in this same predicament, but their next actions separate them.

Should you drive while on shrooms? While going for a ride can seem like a good idea, we strongly disagree for safety reasons.

Take the transit, walk or ride a bike.

Let us discuss driving while on magic mushrooms and why it’s not a good idea.

Key Takeaways:

  • Psilocybin affects your motor skills and reaction time
  • High doses of shrooms change your vision and hearing abilities
  • Not only do you endanger yourself, but you also endanger those around you
  • Don’t drive while under the effects of psilocybin
  • Going for a drive while on shrooms is highly illegal
  • Walk, bike or take transit instead
  • Wait a couple of hours minimum after your trip to drive

How Do Shrooms as a Psychoactive Drug Affect Your Ability to Drive?

Magic mushrooms, or shrooms, are a species of mushrooms that contain psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound. Contemporary trends in drug use show a shift in the consumption of various psychoactive substances, including psilocybin mushrooms, with a focus on microdosing practices and evolving societal attitudes.

Since they are psychoactive and hallucinogenic, they will affect your senses, reaction time, and ability to see things properly. Although tripping on shrooms and having these effects take hold can be fun, they are incredibly dangerous while behind the wheel.

These effects don’t go together with driving a motor vehicle, just like alcohol.

Drugs such as LSD and psilocybin as a psychoactive drug make you see things that are not there, which can be dangerous while driving.

Should You Drive While on Magic Mushrooms?

The simple answer is no. Seeing things that are not there is terrible while driving, but hallucinogens can make you miss seeing things that are there, which is just as dangerous. So, for example, a snowman suddenly appearing out of nowhere is probably not the reality, but you may react as if it were right there.

We think it is safe to say driving while intoxicated with any substance is a horrible idea, whether you are using alcohol, cannabis, LSD, or magic mushrooms. Not to mention magic mushrooms are illegal in Canada.

Some mushroom users experience flashbacks, in which they experience parts of the drugs trip again while not high. It might be a good idea to avoid getting behind the wheel after taking shrooms regularly in recreational doses.

What About Microdosing and Drug Impaired Driving?

While microdosing, you should not feel the intense effects of psilocybin, but they may still be present if you are new to microdosing.

Microdosing is being explored in clinical trials for treating mental health conditions, highlighting the need for further research into its efficacy and safety.

We advise not driving if it is your first time taking microdosing or you get a sense you are taking a dose that is too high. You need to watch out for your medications; talk with your healthcare provider about whether you are safe to drive while taking any medication. Find out why driving while impaired by drugs is dangerous and if microdosing may affect your driving.

Microdosing shrooms are becoming a lot more common, so driving on psilocybin microdose is probably also common. Just like painkillers, it’s important to know how it affects you and always to air on the side of caution.

Is Driving on Shrooms Illegal?

Not only is it unsafe, but driving under the influence of magic mushrooms is illegal. There is no roadside test, but the authorities would easily notice if you are under the effects of a large dose of psilocybin.

Despite some local decriminalization efforts, psilocybin remains illegal under federal law, creating confusion and challenges regarding legality and enforcement.

All illicit drugs cause dangerous effects on your body and impact your ability to focus or make rational decisions. Any use of illegal drugs or alcohol has some effects on your body, all of which make it unsafe and illegal to drive. Furthermore, if you combine drugs with alcohol, the consequences may be harder to control and result in an overdose.

Impaired Driving Laws and Magic Mushrooms

Navigating the legal landscape of impaired driving can be tricky, especially with the rise of drug-impaired driving involving magic mushrooms. Psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component in these mushrooms, can significantly impair your ability to drive safely. In Canada, it’s a criminal offence to have prohibited levels of impairing drugs, including psilocybin, in your blood within two hours of driving. This means that even if you think you’re okay to drive, the law says otherwise.

In the United States, the rules can vary by state, but the bottom line remains the same: driving under the influence of magic mushrooms is a serious crime. Whether you’re in Canada or the U.S., the presence of impairing drugs in your system while driving can lead to severe legal consequences. So, it’s best to steer clear of the driver’s seat if you’ve been taking mushrooms.

Penalties for Impaired Driving

The penalties for impaired driving, including driving under the influence of magic mushrooms, are no joke. In Canada, you could face anything from hefty fines to life imprisonment, depending on how severe the offence is and whether it’s your first or a repeated offence. The stakes get even higher if your impaired driving causes bodily harm or death to another person.

In the United States, the penalties can also be quite severe. You might be looking at fines, community service, or even jail time. And just like in Canada, the consequences become much more serious if your actions result in bodily harm or worse. So, before you think about getting behind the wheel after taking mushrooms, remember the potential legal fallout.

The Impact of Decriminalization on Driving Laws

The decriminalization of magic mushrooms in some places has led to a bit of confusion about driving laws. Just because you can legally possess and consume psilocybin in certain areas doesn’t mean it’s okay to drive while under its influence. Driving impaired is still a serious crime, regardless of the legal status of the substance.

It’s crucial to understand that decriminalization doesn’t equate to a free pass for driving impaired. The risks and legal consequences remain the same. So, even if you’re in a place where magic mushrooms are decriminalized, make sure you know the laws and avoid driving while under the influence.

Walk, Bike or Take Transit Instead

If you need to travel with shrooms, you can still walk, run, or bike during this time without issue or anyone bothering you. You can also take transit while high on shrooms, but depending on how the effects control you, people may notice.

In these cases, users have rarely had to fear being arrested or charged with drug crimes because they were high or had a few magic mushrooms in possession.

How Long Should I Wait to Drive After Psilocybin Mushrooms?

Researchers have noted that approximately 66% of the compounds in magic mushrooms are excreted within the first 3 hours of ingesting them. The amount of time shrooms remain in the person‘s system depends on several factors, including the potency of the mushrooms, dose, individual body, and drug concentration. Several factors can play a part in how a person’s body processes these compounds, such as weight and metabolism and the dosage and types of mushrooms consumed.

Legal consequences for impaired driving can vary based on the concentration levels of alcohol or drugs in a driver’s system. Higher alcohol or drug concentration levels can lead to more severe penalties, especially in cases involving previous violations or resulting injuries.

Depending on how heavy your binge is and how much you take, you may be able to drive 6 hours after taking it. While much of the effects will completely wear off in 6 hours, you are advised to wait even a couple of hours after that before driving anything. We’re saying you should not drive while high; it is just not right to put others’ lives in danger. Most users have found the effects of the mushrooms kick in pretty consistently over time, and maybe it seems okay to drive lightly after 4-6 hours, but probably not.

Be aware of how you feel, and understand within a couple of hours of a trip being over, you are still taking a risk to drive.

The Importance of Education and Awareness

Education and awareness are key to preventing impaired driving, especially with the increasing prevalence of drug-impaired driving. Understanding the risks associated with driving under the influence of impairing drugs, like magic mushrooms, is essential. The penalties for impaired driving can be severe, and the potential for causing harm to yourself and others is high.

By educating the public about the dangers of impaired driving and the laws surrounding it, we can work towards reducing the number of incidents and promoting safer roads. Awareness campaigns and educational programs can play a significant role in helping people make informed decisions and avoid the serious consequences of driving impaired.

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