Hallucinogenic mushroom use by Danish students: pattern of consumption
Jens Flensted Lassen, N F Lassen, J. Skov
Journal of Internal Medicine February 1, 1993 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.1993.tb00661.x (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 33 |
| Population | Danish students who reported experience with hallucinogenic mushrooms |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key findings | Among surveyed Danish students, 33 (7.2%) had used hallucinogenic mushrooms, with use described as mostly experimental and recreational and limited to a few occasions. Male sex and age over 25 were statistically related to higher lifetime use, and only 15 respondents wanted to continue using. |
Abstract
A survey among Danish students revealed that 33 (7.2%) of the respondents had experience with hallucinogenic mushrooms (HM). Afterwards these students answered an extended questionnaire about habits and pattern of consumption. It seems that mushroom use is experimental and may be due to risk-seeking behaviour but is mostly recreational and restricted to a few events. Age over 25 years and male sex were statistically related to a higher lifetime consumption rate of HM. The age of first time users was significantly lower for marijuana than for HM. Only 15 of the respondents wanted to continue use. Most of them were males and they had significantly more friends with HM experience than those who would not continue. We recommend that surveys of drug abuse include questions concerning HM to monitor the trends and extent of HM abuse.