First, I know that some of the forum members are enjoying mushroom harvesting, and I know there are some social circles that do that sort of thing. I am therefore posting this for any member, including people that might enjoy mushroom harvest for informational purposes. A more informed person is a wiser person.
I have been informed of certain stores that carry mushrooms and also marijuana in different states in the United States. I often wonder about those establishments and their clientele. I know that some of the marijuana shops are more armored these days from what I saw on the news they were often attacked and such. So I advise avoiding purchasing those substances as they are illegal at a federal level I believe:
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/20/1093...ries-are-fueling-calls-for-a-u-s-banking-bill
From the article:
"SEATTLE — A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings in Washington state last month — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target."
I know mushrooms can be poisonous and cause different damage to the body. In early years of scout training there was direction about being careful as one simple mushroom that was chosen incorrectly could cause traumatic damage to the body which could end the hike horrifically for individual. From internal organ damage to other terrible feelings that the person would endure physically and emotionally, mentally along the way towards death seemed like a danger that most intelligent humans would simply avoid. But we are all different and come from different backgrounds so I know others might disagree. I know that along with traumatic body damage, a poisonous mushroom can also cause hallucinations and other symptoms, including "hearing voices":
Accidental colourful mushroom poisoning – delirium, delusions and dreams - PMC
From the article:
"A 46-year-old woman, a Ukrainian emigrant, presented to the emergency department (ED) in the early hours of the morning in an acute confusional state. She had been found at home by her son at around 10pm acutely confused, complaining of ‘feeling cold’. She had been seen earlier in the evening by a family member and was then well in herself. On arrival to the ED, she had a temperature of 37.9°C but normal vital signs. She was extremely agitated with slurred speech and shouting. She had what appeared to be vivid visual and auditory hallucinations, in addition to involuntary twitching of her upper limbs."
I know that normal stores like the grocery store offer probably normal edible varieties that most consumers trust.
And then there are those other shops. And they are often mushroom only stores. I did find a government article that claimed that some dangerous mushrooms were sold commercially in some areas. I wondered about that then and who purchases them and if they accidentally get injured or killed or some other person that might ingest mushrooms from that purchaser?
Here is the article that discusses harvesting season for mushrooms and it includes some of the dangerous mushrooms apparently sold commercially and the lack of regulation in areas they discussed:
https://www.afdo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Basics-of-Wild-Harvested-Mushroom-Identification.pdf
If you are a hiker and enjoy the great outdoors, whether a mushroom harvester or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery that nature has to offer I suggest being prepared. I am therefore posting the "Health Resources and Service Administration" website link which contains the following:
About Us | Poison Help
"The toll-free Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, which connects you to your local poison center, is your resource for help in a poisoning emergency."
I advise having that number and also the local emergency numbers for rapid help if needed, whether encountering a person that has been disabled by poison substances in nature, or if you are a mushroom harvester. I believe the USA number is 911 dialed on the phone.
There is proper guidance related to mushroom poisoning located here:
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/injuries-poisoning/poisoning/mushroom-poisoning
"Differentiating toxic and nontoxic species in the wild is difficult, even for highly knowledgeable people. Folklore rules are unreliable, and the same species may have varying degrees of toxicity depending on where and when they are harvested. If patients have eaten an unidentified mushroom, identifying the species can help determine specific treatment. However, because an experienced mycologist is seldom available for immediate consultation, treatment of patients who become ill after mushroom ingestion is usually guided by symptoms. If a sample of the mushroom, uningested or from the patient’s emesis, is available, it can be sent to a mycologist for analysis."
In the article above it also spells out the symptoms which are divers in nature. It is an interesting read and definitely informative for someone approaching a poisoning incident. In other words: "a good read".
I also advise caution while hiking and enjoying nature from human predators to wildlife's more dangerous predators that can be found in nature. Hopefully all of us are well informed and properly protected during times that we enjoy nature.
Thank you for your time. Always a pleasure. :)
I have been informed of certain stores that carry mushrooms and also marijuana in different states in the United States. I often wonder about those establishments and their clientele. I know that some of the marijuana shops are more armored these days from what I saw on the news they were often attacked and such. So I advise avoiding purchasing those substances as they are illegal at a federal level I believe:
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/20/1093...ries-are-fueling-calls-for-a-u-s-banking-bill
From the article:
"SEATTLE — A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings in Washington state last month — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target."
I know mushrooms can be poisonous and cause different damage to the body. In early years of scout training there was direction about being careful as one simple mushroom that was chosen incorrectly could cause traumatic damage to the body which could end the hike horrifically for individual. From internal organ damage to other terrible feelings that the person would endure physically and emotionally, mentally along the way towards death seemed like a danger that most intelligent humans would simply avoid. But we are all different and come from different backgrounds so I know others might disagree. I know that along with traumatic body damage, a poisonous mushroom can also cause hallucinations and other symptoms, including "hearing voices":
Accidental colourful mushroom poisoning – delirium, delusions and dreams - PMC
From the article:
"A 46-year-old woman, a Ukrainian emigrant, presented to the emergency department (ED) in the early hours of the morning in an acute confusional state. She had been found at home by her son at around 10pm acutely confused, complaining of ‘feeling cold’. She had been seen earlier in the evening by a family member and was then well in herself. On arrival to the ED, she had a temperature of 37.9°C but normal vital signs. She was extremely agitated with slurred speech and shouting. She had what appeared to be vivid visual and auditory hallucinations, in addition to involuntary twitching of her upper limbs."
I know that normal stores like the grocery store offer probably normal edible varieties that most consumers trust.
And then there are those other shops. And they are often mushroom only stores. I did find a government article that claimed that some dangerous mushrooms were sold commercially in some areas. I wondered about that then and who purchases them and if they accidentally get injured or killed or some other person that might ingest mushrooms from that purchaser?
Here is the article that discusses harvesting season for mushrooms and it includes some of the dangerous mushrooms apparently sold commercially and the lack of regulation in areas they discussed:
https://www.afdo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Basics-of-Wild-Harvested-Mushroom-Identification.pdf
If you are a hiker and enjoy the great outdoors, whether a mushroom harvester or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery that nature has to offer I suggest being prepared. I am therefore posting the "Health Resources and Service Administration" website link which contains the following:
About Us | Poison Help
"The toll-free Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, which connects you to your local poison center, is your resource for help in a poisoning emergency."
I advise having that number and also the local emergency numbers for rapid help if needed, whether encountering a person that has been disabled by poison substances in nature, or if you are a mushroom harvester. I believe the USA number is 911 dialed on the phone.
There is proper guidance related to mushroom poisoning located here:
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/injuries-poisoning/poisoning/mushroom-poisoning
"Differentiating toxic and nontoxic species in the wild is difficult, even for highly knowledgeable people. Folklore rules are unreliable, and the same species may have varying degrees of toxicity depending on where and when they are harvested. If patients have eaten an unidentified mushroom, identifying the species can help determine specific treatment. However, because an experienced mycologist is seldom available for immediate consultation, treatment of patients who become ill after mushroom ingestion is usually guided by symptoms. If a sample of the mushroom, uningested or from the patient’s emesis, is available, it can be sent to a mycologist for analysis."
In the article above it also spells out the symptoms which are divers in nature. It is an interesting read and definitely informative for someone approaching a poisoning incident. In other words: "a good read".
I also advise caution while hiking and enjoying nature from human predators to wildlife's more dangerous predators that can be found in nature. Hopefully all of us are well informed and properly protected during times that we enjoy nature.
Thank you for your time. Always a pleasure. :)
