Suicide under the influence of "magic mushrooms"
Müller, K.; Püschel, K.; Iwersen-Bergmann, S.
Archiv für Kriminologie 231(5-6): 193-198
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9225 PMID: 23878898 Document Number: 670577
Psilocybin/psilocin from so-called psychoactive mushrooms causes hallucinogenic effects. Especially for people with mental or psychiatric disorders ingestion of magic mushrooms may result in horror trips combined with the intention of self-destruction and suicidal thoughts. Automutilation after consumption of hallucinogenic mushrooms has already been described. Our case report demonstrates the suicide of a man by self-inflicted cut and stab injuries. A causal connection between suicidal behaviour and previous ingestion of psychoactive mushrooms is discussed.