Laws, science, and stories about psychedelic mushrooms
Plain-language guides written and updated by Mushy Guide. No medical advice — just honest explainers.
Oregon Measure 109: How Licensed Psilocybin Services Actually Work
What Oregon's Measure 109 is, who can legally access psilocybin, and what happens at a licensed service center.
Colorado Proposition 122 and the Natural Medicine Health Act
How Colorado's natural medicine program works, who licenses healing centers, and how it differs from Oregon's model.
Amanita muscaria vs. Psilocybin Mushrooms: Legal and Chemical Differences
Why the red-and-white toadstool is sold openly across the U.S. while psilocybin is not — and how the experiences differ.
What Actually Happens at a Licensed Psilocybin Healing Center
A plain-language walkthrough of a regulated psilocybin session, from booking the consult to the day after.
Why the Mushroom in Every Storybook Is Red With White Spots
The cultural history of Amanita muscaria — from Siberian shamans to Super Mario — and why it became the universal mushroom icon.
Are There Mushroom Dispensaries in the U.S.? What "Dispensary" Really Means
People search for mushroom dispensaries every day. Here's what actually exists: licensed psilocybin centers, gray-market shops, and legal Amanita retailers.
Where Can You Legally Buy Shrooms in the U.S.? A State-by-State Reality Check
A plain answer to the most common psilocybin question: where sales are legal, where possession is decriminalized, and what changes in 2026.
How Much Does a Legal Psilocybin Session Cost? Real 2026 Pricing
What licensed psilocybin sessions cost in Oregon and Colorado, what's included, why prices vary so much, and how to lower the cost.
Mushroom Dosage: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Microdose, museum dose, full dose, heroic dose — what each range means for psilocybin and Amanita, and why potency varies so much.
Gray-Market Mushroom Shops: What You're Actually Walking Into
Storefronts selling psilocybin in decriminalized cities are not licensed. Here's how they operate, what the real risks are, and how to read the signals.