Psychedelic microdosing explained

Psychedelic microdosing involves consuming sub-threshold doses (microdoses) of serotonergic psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin to potentially enhance creativity, energy, emotional balance, problem-solving abilities, and to address anxiety, depression, and addiction.[1] [2] This practice has gained popularity in the 21st century.[3] [4] A June 2024 report by the RAND Corporation suggests that among adults in the United States reporting the use of psilocybin in the past year, nearly half reported microdosing the last time they used it.[5]

Techniques

LSD and psilocybin are the most commonly used substances for microdosing, with volumetric liquid dosing often employed for precise LSD measurement.[6] A microdose is usually 1/20 to 1/10 of an active dose of a psychedelic drug.[7]

Prevalence and demographics

Gender and education significantly influence microdosing prevalence. An online survey revealed that 13% of 2,437 respondents had practiced microdosing, with current microdosers at 4%.[8] Microdosers typically have lower incomes and education levels, with no specific employment type associated.

A separate survey of Reddit users found no significant difference in age, sexual orientation, social class, or education level between microdosers and non-microdosers. However, microdosers were more likely to be male, less religious, and reported a lower incidence of anxiety or substance use disorders. They commonly used LSD or psilocybin on a one-day-on, two-days-off schedule.[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Fadiman J . January 2016 . Microdose research: without approvals, control groups, double blinds, staff or funding . Psychedelic Press . XV .
  2. Web site: Brodwin E . 30 January 2017 . The truth about 'microdosing,' which involves taking tiny amounts of psychedelics like LSD . Business Insider . 19 April 2017 .
  3. Web site: Dahl H . A Brief History of LSD in the Twenty-First Century . Psychedelic Press UK . 7 July 2015 . 19 April 2017 .
  4. Web site: Ellwood . Beth . 2020-10-28 . International study finds 79% of individuals who microdose with psychedelics report improvements in their mental health . 2023-10-09 . PsyPost . en-US.
  5. Considering Alternatives to Psychedelic Drug Prohibition . Kilmer . Beau . Priest . Michelle . 2024-06-27 . RAND Corporation . en . Ramchand . Rajeev . Rogers . Rhianna C. . Senator . Ben . Palmer . Keytin.
  6. Preller KH . The Effects of Low Doses of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide in Healthy Humans: Demystifying the Microdosing of Psychedelics . Biological Psychiatry . 86 . 10 . 736–737 . November 2019 . 31648681 . 10.1016/j.biopsych.2019.08.021 . 204800273 .
  7. Kuypers KP . The therapeutic potential of microdosing psychedelics in depression . Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology . 10 . 1–2 . 2020-01-01 . 32922736 . 7457631 . 10.1177/2045125320950567 .
  8. Cameron LP, Nazarian A, Olson DE . Psychedelic Microdosing: Prevalence and Subjective Effects . Journal of Psychoactive Drugs . 52 . 2 . 113–122 . January 2020 . 31973684 . 7282936 . 10.1080/02791072.2020.1718250 .
  9. Rosenbaum D, Weissman C, Anderson T, Petranker R, Dinh-Williams LA, Hui K, Hapke E . Microdosing psychedelics: Demographics, practices, and psychiatric comorbidities . en-US . Journal of Psychopharmacology . 34 . 6 . 612–622 . June 2020 . 32108529 . 10.1177/0269881120908004 . 211556532 .

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