Citation

Müller K, Püschel K, Iwersen-Bergmann S. Arch. Kriminol. 2013; 231(5-6): 193-198.

Vernacular Title

Suizid unter Psilocin-Einfluss.

Affiliation

Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Hamburg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23878898

Abstract

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.

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