IF you come across a Psychedelic shroom don't touch it.

That is the warning from a local councillor after being alerted to the dangers of the plants, better known as Magic Mushrooms, which have been growing on the playpark near Cardenden Primary School on Carden Caste Avenue.

Lochgelly and Cardenden councillor, Rosemary Liewald, was alerted to the situation by a number of residents who had seen groups of youngsters gathering on the park.

Councillor Liewald told the Times: "I was contacted by some very concerned residents who live near to the park at Cardenden Primary, as they had witnessed groups of youths gathering in this area on several evenings .

"After some investigation by the residents they discovered that the grassland has sprung a crop of what you and I would describe as Magic Mushrooms.

"Leading on from that I have sought advice from John O’Neil, Team Manager for PSOS South Fife, and Johanna Willie, our Bio diversity Officer, who have advised me of the risks involved with these plants .

"These can have side effects if consumed. These mushrooms contain a chemical called psilocybin. When ingested, the drug produces hallucinations, changes in mood and perception, euphoria, and altered thinking processes.

"If you overdose on mushrooms, you are not likely to die. Still, an overdose or bad trip can be an intensely difficult experience. Ingesting the wrong type of mushroom can be fatal if it is poisonous though."

Taking too many mushrooms or using a strong batch can lead to overdose, which can cause uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms—some of which can be severe.

Typical signs of psychedelic mushroom overdose include

• Anxiety and panic attacks.

• Vomiting and diarrhea.

• Agitation.

• Paranoia.

• Psychosis.

• Seizures.

• Coma.

Councillor Liewald said parents should warn children children of the dangers of eating these plants and asking them to stay away from them and not to touch them at all.