My friends say that it is better to use truffles than 3MMC. Is a truffle ceremony better than using 3MMC with some friends over a weekend? They are both drugs, aren't they?

A truffle ceremony and 3MMC use with friends differ fundamentally in intention, effect, and consequences. While it is true that both truffles and 3MMC fall under the broad category of "drugs," they are in reality completely different substances with a different purpose and impact.
Psilocybin truffles, as used in a truffle ceremony, Truffles are psychedelic in nature. They enhance introspection, emotional depth, and connection with yourself and others. During a well-guided ceremony, they are consciously used to promote healing, insight, or personal growth. Triptherapie often combines this with guidance, breathwork, music, scent, and integration to make the experience meaningful and safe. Truffles are non-toxic, have low addiction potential, and the effects are usually positively noticeable and long-lasting, provided they are properly guided.
3MMC, on the other hand, is a synthetic stimulant and entactogen similar to MDMA and speed. It provides a temporary sense of euphoria, connectedness, and energy, but acts primarily on dopamine and norepinephrine. Used in a recreational setting—such as a weekend with friends—it may seem fun, but there are risks: exhaustion, serotonin disruption, addiction, and even cardiovascular damage. Furthermore, 3MMC is banned in the Netherlands due to health risks and increased problematic use.
So the comparison is not “both drugs”, but rather: an aid for healing and growth versus a means for temporary stimulation with potential damage. If you are looking for meaning, mental clarity, or emotional processing, a truffle ceremony is by far the healthier and more transformative choice.
Are you interested in doing that in a responsible and in-depth manner? Then it is recommended to intake for psychedelic therapy to fill in. This will also allow you to discover whether a personal session or group ceremony suits you best.