Pilot Allegedly Took Psychedelic Mushrooms Prior to Flight

The off-duty pilot charged with trying to shut off a plane’s engines mid-flight is putting a national spotlight on “magic mushrooms.” Joseph Emerson told cops he had "consumed psychedelic mushrooms" 48 hours prior to the flight. The use of psychedelic mushrooms to treat depression is a growing trend. Actress Kristen Bell told Jimmy Kimmel how she tried mushrooms to help manage anxiety. However, health experts warn taking too much psychedelic mushrooms can be dangerous.