Shrooms might not show up in a standard drug test, but they might show up if the employer checks explicitly for it. Shrooms will show up in a 5-panel drug test if they are taken with other major illicit drugs like PCP or COC. There are specialized drug tests for shrooms, but they are expensive and generally not used. This article will provide you with information that can help you know more about mushroom drug tests.
Are Shrooms a concern?
Shrooms are hallucinogenic mushrooms that differ from the edible mushrooms that we can take as a food. Shrooms contain the hallucinogenic substance psilocybin. Psilocybin belongs to the psychedelic group of drugs that can change perception, thought, and mood. It gets converted into psilocin that can create chemical reactions in the brain leading to psychoactive reactions and mood swings. This might become addictive if taken consecutively.
Effects of taking shrooms
There is no particular level of safe use for shrooms. You might get addicted even if you take a small amount of it every day. You can feel the effects of taking shrooms within 30 minutes of their intake, and it can last depending on how much you consume.
You may experience the following effects
- Euphoria and other psychedelic effects.
- Occurrence of the trip (Sudden change in consciousness, moods, and thoughts.)
- Pupil dilation.
- Hallucination and perception change.
- Nausea and stomach discomfort.
- Occurrence of Headache
- Irregular heartbeats
- Increase in the body temperature
- Heavy breathing
- Vomiting
- Facial flushes and Sweating
How long does the shroom stay in your system?
The shrooms might stay in your system for about 4 to 6 hours after your last intake, but the effects might remain in your body for much longer. Certain factors determine how long the shrooms can stay in your system.
- The consumption amount
- The mushroom species
- Type of shrooms (dried or potent)
- Age
- Metabolism
- Tolerance
- Health conditions.
Can Shrooms show up in a standard 5-panel drug test?
Not possibly. As previously discussed, shrooms or any other psychedelics might not show up in a 5-panel drug test. They might show up if they are specifically tested for. Shrooms drug tests exist in some workplaces where the employer might test for psilocybin that can cause hallucinations and threaten productivity. But they are expensive and hence conducted in a rare sense.
Final words
Shrooms might not show up in a standard drug test, but that should not be an excuse to consume as it would have threatening consequences. Overdose of any substance is bad for health in the long run, and it is better to avoid taking psychedelics like shrooms.
