Microdosing psychedelic drugs associated with increases in conscientiousness and reductions in neuroticism
Microdosing has become something of a wellness trend in recent years, gathering traction in Australia and overseas. The practice involves taking a low dose of a psychedelic drug to enhance performance, or reduce stress and anxiety. While the anecdotal accounts...
International study finds 79% of individuals who microdose with psychedelics report improvements in their mental health
A study published in Psychopharmacology suggests that people may turn to microdosing with psychedelics in an attempt to improve their mental health. According to most self-reports, these attempts may be effective. Interest in psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment option...
People who microdose psychedelic drugs report that the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks
People who take microdoses of psychedelic drugs consistently report that it results in improved mood and creativity, while having few side effects, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Study author Rotem Petranker, director of the Canadian...
First controlled study of LSD microdosing finds few benefits — and some downsides
New research confirms that the alterations in consciousness associated with very low doses of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) are not just the result of a placebo effect. But the findings suggest that these "microdoses" might not have many benefits. Preliminary...
People who ‘microdose’ psychedelic drugs for a month say it increases positive emotions and productivity
Preliminary research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs sheds light on the growing popularity of microdosing -- or taking small doses of psychedelic drugs to improve mood and attention. "About 9 years ago, I heard about microdosing, and followed...
Microdosing reduces depression and mind wandering but increases neuroticism, according to first-of-its-kind study
A new exploratory study has attempted to systematically measure the psychological changes produced by microdosing -- or taking very small amounts of psychedelic substances on a regular basis. The findings, which appear in PLOS One, suggest that microdosing can improve...
People who ‘microdose’ LSD and magic mushrooms score higher on measures of wisdom, open-mindedness and creativity
We just ran the first ever pre-registered scientific study on the microdosing of psychedelics and found some very promising results. We compared people who microdose — that is, who take a psychedelic substance such as LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) or...
LSD ‘microdosing’ is trending in Silicon Valley – but can it actually make you more creative?
It may seem like a doomed attempt to mix business and pleasure. But a growing number of young professionals in Silicon Valley insist that taking small doses of psychedelic drugs simply makes them perform better at work – becoming more...
