Psychedelic microdosing
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Psychedelic microdosing involves consuming sub-threshold doses (
Techniques
LSD and psilocybin are the most commonly used substances for microdosing, with volumetric liquid dosing often employed for precise LSD measurement.[5][6] A microdose is usually 1/20 to 1/10 of an active dose of a psychedelic drug.[5][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.[8]
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
References
- ^ Fadiman J (January 2016). "Microdose research: without approvals, control groups, double blinds, staff or funding". Psychedelic Press. XV.
- ^ Brodwin E (30 January 2017). "The truth about 'microdosing,' which involves taking tiny amounts of psychedelics like LSD". Business Insider. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
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- ^ Ellwood B (2020-10-28). "International study finds 79% of individuals who microdose with psychedelics report improvements in their mental health". PsyPost. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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