SalamendaciousNov 4, 2023

Millions of dollars of psychedelic mushrooms seized in a Connecticut bust

https://lemmy.world/post/7766693

Millions of dollars of psychedelic mushrooms seized in a Connecticut bust - Lemmy.World

Law enforcement officials came across a staggering find after being tipped off about possible drug-dealing: dozens of dog-food-size bags of psychedelic mushrooms worth an estimated $8.5 million at a home in rural Connecticut.

Show threadtotallynotarobotNov 4, 2023

charged a 21-year-old man with operating a drug factory and possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics.

Narcotics?

Show threadthecrotchNov 4, 2023
Cops call every drug a narcotic because cops are dumb and know next to nothing about drugs
Show threadFastAndBulbousNov 4, 2023
They are narcotics though by definition.
Show threadtotallynotarobotNov 4, 2023

Splain yourself that is not my understanding.

But I am not a scientician so plz correct me if I’m wrong. Definition?

Show threadFastAndBulbousNov 4, 2023
A quick Google search “a drug or other substance that affects mood or behaviour and is consumed for non-medical purposes, especially one sold illegally.”
Show threadThatFembyWhoNov 5, 2023

other substance that affects mood or behaviour and is consumed for non-medical purposes

Mmmm then I’m about to make delicious narcotics for breakfast. Cup of hot narcotics, and a plate of narcotics with narcotics on the side.

Show threadFastAndBulbous
Merriam Webster “any controlled substance, whether sedative or stimulant:”
Nov 5, 2023 at 9:55amWeb
Show threadJesusLikesYourButtNov 5, 2023
Are magic mushrooms considered to be a stimulant or a sedative? I thought they were hallucinogens.
Show threadFastAndBulbousNov 5, 2023
it doesn’t matter, any controlled substance