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> I've definitely felt pressured into taking mushrooms. It's a very social thing to do. You need a "sitter" who stays sober Your mileage may vary! But this is
by etjossem 9y ago
> I've definitely felt pressured into taking mushrooms. It's a very social thing to do. You need a "sitter" who stays sober
Your mileage may vary! But this is exactly my point: when a group of you get together to take mushrooms, you recognize the need to have someone sober around to take care of everyone else and make sure they're safe.
For comparison, let's look at alcohol - you're very lucky if you can find someone willing to be the designated driver, let alone a group where emphasis is placed on keeping each other safe. There's even a level of taboo around slowing down those who are drinking too much.
It doesn't surprise me how many people are hospitalized for alcohol overdose or related accidents. The culture is very different.
- seizethecheese 9y agoI know many people who smoke pot or drink alone, nightly. I know very few who take mushrooms alone.
- etjossem 9y agoI agree, and I think a group setting is generally the more responsible way to go with any drug. But I don't see the same level of pressure around it (i.e. to take more or push limits) that I do with alcohol. Taking care of each other is steeped into the culture, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's why we see a far lower rate of hospitalization.
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