The study by Roberts et al. (2020) examines the perceptions of harm, motivations for use, and subjective experiences associated with recreational magic mushroom (psilocybin) use. Through an online survey of both individuals who have used magic mushrooms (users) and those who have not (mushroom-naïve participants), the research aimed to understand how both groups perceive the dangers of magic mushrooms compared to other substances and to explore the motivations behind their use.Findings from this research reveal that both users and mushroom-naïve participants generally consider magic mushrooms to be less harmful than substances like heroin, cocaine, prescription painkillers, GHB, ecstasy, tobacco, and alcohol. However, mushroom-naïve individuals rate the dangers of magic mushrooms significantly higher than users do. Non-users expect more negative effects from mushroom use, whereas users anticipate positive entactogenic (emotional openness), prosocial, aesthetic, mood-enhancing effects, and perceptual alterations. The expected effects of mushroom use were found to correlate with users' motivations, indicating that those seeking personal psychotherapy from magic mushrooms expect increased positive and reduced negative effects.The study's conclusions suggest a discrepancy between the general perception of harm and the legal status of magic mushrooms. While the actual harm appears to be low, legal classifications are much more stringent. This disconnect raises questions about the basis for the legal status of psilocybin and points to the need for more informed policy decisions regarding psychedelic substances. Importantly, the research highlights the significant influence of user expectations and motivations on their experiences with magic mushrooms, emphasizing the role of mindset and setting in determining the outcomes of psychedelic use.For organizations dedicated to psychedelic harm reduction and increasing public understanding of risks, these findings underline the importance of education on the realistic effects of magic mushrooms. Dispelling myths and misconceptions about the risks and benefits of psilocybin can help potential users make more informed decisions. Additionally, understanding the motivations behind psychedelic use can guide the development of harm reduction strategies that address users' needs and concerns, promoting safer practices and reducing the potential for negative experiences.