In cities and provinces where mushrooms are legal, they tend to cost 10% to 30% less than in places where they remain illegal. But the psilocybin-containing drugs are growing in popularity as more people are drawn to microdoses of psychedelics as part of a mental health routine, and entrepreneurs are seizing on the trend.URL:heysero.co

A small but steady flow of Canadians now buys fungus in stores that openly sell it. Taking a small amount of mushrooms is seen as a natural mood booster that increases emotional clarity and creativity. The mushroom microdose can also help with anxiety and depression. A recent resurgence in interest has also led to the start of controlled studies into psilocybin for a range of conditions from depression to end-of-life distress.

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The federal government has yet to take a firm position on the drug’s status in Canada. It has issued dozens of exemptions to allow terminally ill patients to use the drug and is launching a new study that will test the impact of psilocybin on people with chronic depression. But it hasn’t made a clear effort to crack down on shops that offer mushrooms out in the open.

The gray exterior of Dana Larsen’s shop in Vancouver hints at its psychedelic offerings. Inside, a mosaic of psychedelia covers the walls and shelves are lined with hemp lip balms and stoner-centric comic books. Larsen has been selling the mushrooms illegally but openly since 2020 and opened a second store this year. He says he is not worried about enforcement.