Legal & safety

Mushy Guide is an informational directory and does not sell mushrooms or provide medical advice. Laws vary by state and are changing rapidly. Always confirm legality and safety with the retailer and applicable regulators.

U.S. legal snapshot

• Psilocybin: Schedule I federally. Legal for licensed supervised use in Oregon (Measure 109) and Colorado (Proposition 122). Decriminalized in several cities including Denver, Oakland, Santa Cruz, Seattle, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.
• Amanita muscaria: Not federally scheduled. Sold OTC in most U.S. states. Banned or restricted in Louisiana.
• Spores (microscopy): Psilocybin spores contain no controlled substance and are legal in most states for microscopy use; illegal in California, Georgia, and Idaho.

Harm reduction

If you choose to consume mushrooms, start low, go slow, and have a sober trip sitter. Resources: DanceSafe, Fireside Project (62-FIRESIDE), and Zendo Project.