Emerging Risks of Amanita Muscaria: Case Reports on Increasing Consumption and Health Risks
The unregulated status and increasing accessibility of <i>A. muscaria</i> pose significant public health concerns. While <i>A. muscaria</i> remains largely unstudied in medical contexts, its toxicity risks are well-documented. Misleading online information contributes to uninformed consumption, especially among younger individuals. Further research is needed to elucidate its chemical composition, therapeutic potential, and health effects to inform regulatory policies.
Authors
- Emilija Savickaitė
- Gabija Laubner-Sakalauskienė
Institutions
- Vilnius University (LT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta medica Lituanica
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15388/amed.2025.32.1.23
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.92