Lawmakers weigh potential benefits, concerns of using psilocybin to treat mental health Dec 11, 2024 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the potential of psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” as a mental health treatment.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.