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Psilocybin has an elimination half life of about 3 hours, psilocin about 2.
The pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of psychedelic mushrooms are complex. And it’s possible that the ones he ate were laced with something longer lasting. But those two “active ingredients” would have been long gone. Five half lives is enough to eliminate all but traces of a drug.
That said, the little bit I’ve read, I don’t doubt that he felt strange, unsure of reality.
He’ll never fly again, and that feels appropriate. He’ll get a criminal penalty, ditto. I don’t see a point in a long prison sentence, here. Those passengers are fortunate to have had ATPs who acted quickly.
How aviation deals with mental illnesses must change.
Yes, I’m stating the obvious, and not offering specifics.
The pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of psychedelic mushrooms are complex. And it’s possible that the ones he ate were laced with something longer lasting. But those two “active ingredients” would have been long gone. Five half lives is enough to eliminate all but traces of a drug.
That said, the little bit I’ve read, I don’t doubt that he felt strange, unsure of reality.
He’ll never fly again, and that feels appropriate. He’ll get a criminal penalty, ditto. I don’t see a point in a long prison sentence, here. Those passengers are fortunate to have had ATPs who acted quickly.
How aviation deals with mental illnesses must change.
Yes, I’m stating the obvious, and not offering specifics.