by Isabelle Grabski
figures by MacKenzie Mauger
When you hear the term “psychedelics,” you might think of hallucinogenic and mystical experiences. Popular psychedelics include LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), magic mushrooms (containing the psychedelic psilocybin), and DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine, part of the spiritual medicine ayahuasca), all of which can cause intense psychological experiences colloquially known as “trips.” However, there is an emerging push within the scientific community to study these known recreational drugs as treatments for psychiatric conditions that could potentially be more effective with fewer side effects than traditional psychiatric medications.
This psychiatric interest in psychedelics is nothing new: in the 1950s and 60s, thousands of patients were experimentally given various psychedelics to treat alcoholism and other mental health disorders. It was only when the U.S. 1971 Controlled Substances Act was passed that much of this research came to a grinding halt. After a nearly 40 year pause in this work, scientists are beginning to resume this research. Landmark trials from 2014 and 2016 have already shown that LSD and psilocybin respectively improved mood and anxiety in patients with various life-threatening illnesses for up to a year after treatment, with many more studies underway.
Alongside this renewed interest in psychedelics is an increasing popular approach known as microdosing. Microdosing is when patients take a dose of psychedelics that is too small to produce any perceptible effects, generally between 5 to 10% of a standard dose. Despite the small amount of drug taken, there is evidence to suggest that microdosing can still bring about some of the benefits observed with full-dose treatment without causing the intense and sometimes negative hallucinatory experiences. Nevertheless, some scientists are skeptical that these results are spurious, or worse, that microdosing may even be harmful.
The potential mechanisms of microdosing
Psychedelics are known to primarily affect serotonin, a chemical messenger that helps nerve cells communicate with other cells in the body. Serotonin is popularly portrayed in the media as being responsible for happiness, but in reality, its functionality is much more complex and widespread. In fact, serotonin is associated not just with mood, but also with cognition, sleeping, eating, thermoregulation, memory, and even physiological processes like vomiting.
Since serotonin is so widely important in the body, there are molecular regions called serotonin 2A receptors located throughout the central nervous system. Chemicals can bind to these receptors in order to stimulate or block the serotonin system. Although this mechanism is not fully understood, these receptors are believed to be the targets of psychedelics. One hypothesis is that when these drugs bind to the serotonin 2A receptors, the brain cortex, responsible for cognitive, sensory, and motor functions, becomes excited, ultimately leading to hallucinations and other effects. Some studies have even found psychedelics to increase neuroplasticity, which leads to the creation of more connections between neurons and could potentially explain the novelty of these intense psychological experiences. Microdosing is thus theorized to work in the same fashion, albeit to a milder degree.
Some research also suggests that microdosing may work by fighting inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the result of the body’s immune system protecting you from infection, but can cause damage when the immune system is activated without any real danger. Long-lasting or chronic inflammation is implicated in a number of disorders, including auto-immune diseases and even mental health conditions like depression. Studies on animals have shown anti-inflammatory effects from microdosing, leading some scientists to speculate that this could point to another potential mechanism of action.
The early research on microdosing
Research on microdosing is still new, and thus there are a relatively limited number of studies available to understand its effects on humans. As for 2020, the first clinical trials exploring microdosing as a treatment for mental health conditions are now underway. Until those results are available, most human research has been limited to surveys of those who have tried microdosing on their own.
These survey results have largely been positive. For example, in one international survey, 79% of respondents reported improvements in their mental health after microdosing. In other surveys, participants described experiencing better creativity and productivity, in addition to decreased levels of anxiety and depression. Although promising, these results must be taken with a grain of salt. Because these are surveys, there is no way to confirm or enforce the dosage, scheduling, and type of psychedelic used, and indeed, some studies have already noted that experiences can vary depending on these factors. Moreover, these results are susceptible to the so-called placebo effect, in which just the knowledge that you are taking some kind of a treatment can cause you to experience benefits, even if the treatment is not directly causally related to the effects. If this is the case, then microdosing might have very little to do with the reported improvements.
There has been some animal research to back these survey findings. In one prominent study, researchers at UC Davis administered microdoses of DMT to rats and observed responses similar to those arising from antidepressants. Both microdosed and untreated rats were placed in a pool with no escape, and the microdosed rats continued swimming in an attempt to escape after the untreated rats had already given up. This suggests some degree of improved resilience and optimism in the microdosed rats. Another study microdosed some rats with psilocin (another psychoactive component of magic mushrooms) and others with a different psychedelic called ketamine, and found both to mildly alleviate anxiety in rats experiencing a stressful maze.
Results from animal research, of course, are not automatically transferable to humans. Nevertheless, these findings suggest that beneficial effects from psychedelics are plausible, spurring greater motivation for ongoing clinical trial research.
Safety concerns
The question, however, is not just whether microdosing is effective, but also whether it’s safe. Until clinical trials are complete, we will not have a full answer, but there is already research to suggest that certain people may be vulnerable to negative side effects. In particular, some people may have psychotic episodes or other mental health issues triggered by taking psychedelics, especially if they have a history of psychosis or pre-existing risk for serious psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Although microdosing involves a much lower amount of the drug, it is still possible that the negative consequences may hold true.
Furthermore, survey research has revealed side effects specific to microdosing. Some people have reported unwanted symptoms such as migraines, over-stimulation, difficulty sleeping, physical discomfort, and sometimes even anxiety, despite the promise of these drugs to alleviate it. It is not yet well-understood how these symptoms relate to the exact dosage, scheduling, and type of drug taken, but they do show that negative effects can potentially occur.
All in all, it is still far too early to say whether microdosing is a viable way to harness the potential of psychedelics for mental health treatment. Much more research needs to be done to understand not only how it works, but what the potential consequences and side effects are. If clinical trials confirm the safety and efficacy of microdosing psychedelics, these could represent a new avenue for mental health treatment.
Isabella Grabski is a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in Biostatistics at Harvard University.
MacKenzie Mauger is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program at Harvard Medical School, where she is studying the role of condensate formation in epigenetic memory. You can find her on Twitter as @MacKenzieMauger
Cover Image: “Beach Mushrooms” by vladeb is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
For More Information:
- This review article summarizes the beneficial and harmful effects of microdosing.
- Check out this article to learn about the potential mechanisms of microdosing.
- This article summarizes the current state of microdosing for psychiatric treatment.
- To learn about potential therapeutic benefits of microdosing psychedelics, read this scientific paper.
I am currently taking antidepressants and am thinking of trying micro dosing. Should I stop taking antidepressants before trying or can I taper down while micro dosing? If have taken antidepressants for 30 yrs and would really like to find an alternative to them.
I’m somewhat in your situation. I’d been taking 20 mg of Paroxetine daily, but have gotten myself down to 5 mg for five days a weeks and the 20mg dose for two days a week. I tried to get off of it completely, but got brain zaps and depression. Other anti-depressives might be easier to taper off of. Can you ask your health provider to help?
You might want to make sure you have a reputable source for micro-dosing before you start. You also might look into growing your own mushrooms. Plenty on youtube about the subject.
Sorry, meant to add that I have also started micro-dosing, even though I’m still on anti-depressants. I grow my own mushrooms and am therefore sure of the quality of what I’m taking.
Been microdosing about two weeks and can’t tell if there’s a difference yet. I also started taking Lion’s Mane mushroom supplements a couple of months ago, and while I find they do help a bit with mood, they’re not enough to make up for trying to get off the Paroxetine.
I definitely recommend looking into Lion’s Mane and other mushroom supplements. The Lion’s Mane have not only helped me a lot with my cognitive and problem-solving ability, but they’ve helped me feel more optimistic, overall. Lots of people seem to find them helpful, and they’re easy to get, because they’re legal. All the best to you!
You should not MD at the same time as taking anti-depressants. That said, you’ve been taking them for a long time, so I certainly wouldn’t advocate stopping them immediately either. You have to be careful of things like serotonin syndrome if you’re having too much in accumulation at the same time.
Join a good microdosing and or mushroom/LSD sub reddit – they’re groaning with good people happy to share their advice – or point you in the right direction.
Medicinal-Spores. There is a lot of different species of mushrooms and spores considered medicinal.
What strains of shrooms are the best for elevating well-being and promoting productivity and creativity? Btw- I only microdose shrooms. Thanks M
Microdosing on THC is absolutely NOT the same as microdosing on magic mushrooms or LSD.
It is inaccurate and bad advice to tell people to try microdosing on THC as a substitue to the actual magic mushroom or LSD. Even microdosing on LSD is not the same as microdosing on Magic mushrooms.
First of all, I advocate following the laws in your locality. Having said that, if someone desires to microdose on magic mushrooms aka psilocybin mushrooms, the following suggestions *may* be of interest:
Keep a journal/diary/log book of your experiences with microdosing every day, even on the days you don’t microdose. Do this for at least a couple of months. (I recommend actually keeping one indefinitely.) In this way you will have a much clearer picture and idea of what works for you and if something didn’t go the way you planned, you have a better chance of figuring out why and how to tweak it to your maximum advantage and benefit.
Continously research microdosing and magic mushrooms as you’re microdosing.
Also, do yourself a huge favor and buy yourself a digital mini scale. (They are about $8 to $15 on Amazon). You want to weigh each microdosage to avoid unpleasant surprises and any unnecessary mistakes. It’s easy to try to cut corners and eyeball your dosage, don’t give into that temptation. This is how a lot of people get into trouble, because they don’t measure their dosages correctly.
Keep in mind the more consecutive days you ingest the mushroom, the more of a bit of a tolerance you’ll develop, which you can make work for you. Also, taking your microdose after a *full* & *complete* meal will lessen the chances of you having any kind body load effects.
So you may want to think about doing 1 day ON a microdose and then 2 days OFF.
Or 2 days ON and 3 days OFF. Some people microdose for 5 to 7 days in a row and then take 1 or 2 weeks off.
For example, I’ve microdosed for 5 days in a row (3 times a day after a full complete meal). Due to a slight tolerance building, I’ll increase my dosage by 0.10 grams dried (that’s ZERO point then grams).
If you are brand new to microdosing magic mushrooms start off with 0.10 grams dried once a day for a few days and then take a week or two off and repeat the cycle. Be sure you are off from work/school and you can stay at home so you can monitor yourself just in case the first 4 to 5 times you microdose, so you can find your sweet spot as far as dosage.
All dosages below are dried mushroom.
Day 1: 0.10 grams one to three times a day after every *full* meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 2= 0.20 grams same way
Day 3= 0.30 grams “”
Day 4 = 0.40 grams “”
Day 5 = 0.50 grams “”
Day 6 = 0.60 grams “”
Day 7 = 0.70 grams “”
Week 2 OFF
Repeat
Some weeks I’ll break that up into 2 or 3 days ON and then the same amount of days OFF.
Might also want to be sure not to take the microdose after 3 pm, if you find that you are having trouble sleeping with them. Also, be sure to space your microdoses properly, so that you don’t do too much too close together. Maybe give yourself 4 to 6 hours inbetween.
If taken early in the morning, they can be a great boost for work outs and productivity. However, some people are able to sleep just fine having microdosed just a few hours before bedtime. Everyone is different.
Microdosing mushrooms is *NO* substitue for mental health counseling, but can work very well in combination with it.
These are all just opinions and information, and may/may not be of interest/use to you. Everything is up for debate and for entertainment purposes only. I am no medical/health professional.
Microdosing mushrooms was been amazing for me. Started taking a very small dose ( .1 gram) most days, a few years ago. I do think need to adjust dose based on a number of factors, 1 being weight. If you miss the mark it is really no big deal just take a little more until you notice something. Pretty hard to overdo up to 1 gram. Had huge benefits for me. Felt they were very healing for my brain and not just temporarily. Grew them for a while and then just sort of taper off because I felt like I had gotten from them what I needed. Take them occasionally at night before bed and wake up really nicely.
THC and anything marijuana related, gives me terrible anxiety so I strongly disagree with comment above about trying THC as a substitute.
I’m on my 3rd week of microdosing and it has been a night and day difference for me. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for years with antidepressants. I have stopped the antidepressants completely so it’s a life change for me. I could tell immediately after dosing. I’m lucky it’s legal to buy in the city close to me. I don’t plan to continue after another week unless I need to. I wish I could explain how light, happy and clear I feel. I’ve taken about 7 doses. No anxiety or depression after the 2nd dose. It’s really amazing!
What is the microdose amount youve been taking and which medium (mushrooms, LSD, etc)?
This is promising to hear. As Bella asked could you provide a bit more detailed information about dosing and type. Thank you.
Wow! I just found out about the benefits of micro dosing and finally I can see a tiny bit of light in a very dark tunnel. I have major depression and recently an episode of psychosis stemming from deep rooted emotional trauma. Meds aren’t helping and therapy around where I live is limited. I live in Louisiana and I need to find treatment centers anywhere that will help me. I don’t know where to look though. I feel like I’m drowning and really need help because I know I’m better than this.
What state are you in?
That’s so refreshing to hear! Where might I ask in the US is this legal (or where do you go to even get the shrooms to microdose?
And yet there’s no significant difference between microdosing and placebo – as evidenced by the largest double-blind study of microdosing with 190, conducted by Imperial in 2021.
So you may well have just been making that remarkable difference completely by yourself due to your expectation that it would make a difference….
Take a look here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/216134/citizen-scientists-show-placebo-effect-explain/
However the difference occurred and for whatever reason, I’m happy for you. 😊
The very study says to be cautious in concluding things with the study and it may not be as reliable
I have schizoaffective bi-polar disorder.is it safe for me to try psychedelics in controlled environment.i have been taking meds for last 5 years but I have not improved much. I am in indian defence forces and been suffering since last 6 years. Plz help.
I would be cautious with schizo types doing this, their issue is overactivity of their dopaminergic system. I would go for things that increase GABA. Probably Magnesium Threonate or BiGlycinate perhaps.
I think you have to be *extremely cautious* here, and seek clinical advice from a clinical team who are conducting trials before you do or take *anything*.
I know when Imperial College, London were seeking study participants for treatment-resistant depression, they actively excluded anyone who’d experienced psychosis or had any unstable qualities to their psychiatric condition – purely for the patient’s own safety.
Take care.
I’ve been battling with moderate and often times severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for almost eight years now, and have had limited success with therapy and prescription drugs. I’ve been doing some research to determine whether it might be beneficial to microdose on shrooms. Some studies suggest that psychedelics may help to greatly alleviate symptoms of OCD, but research is extremely limited, so I’m wary of making any quick judgements. Although I’ve never personally tried shrooms or other psychedelic drugs, I’ve heard mostly positive things from friends of mine. My biggest concern, however is the that I could potentially have a “bad trip” that exacerbates rather than ameliorates my mental health problems. I’m not well educated on the likelihood of a experiencing a bad trip, but I’m aware that a safe environment and trustworthy people are crucial for avoiding a negative experience. I guess what I’m wondering is this: should I be worried about having a bad trip, and would it be worth the risk for me to microdose on shrooms in the hope that such an experience could help treat my OCD?
I would just cool em up, make a little tea and just sip. Start with a couple sips and then try 3 so on and so forth. You would not be getting enough to send you into a “bad trip”. You are correct, environment is everything.
So funny how mushrooms have been so demonized when in fact, FOR SOME, this could be huge in getting them off of a pill made by a lab coat. I truly believe if our country wasn’t ran by the large pharma companies tied in with the feds, we would be curing all sorts of stuff by now. With I could attach some articles here! Do your research. Was a cure for alcoholism back in the day up to the 70’s when the government shut it down. Hmmm 🤔
And let me be clear, I’m not saying legalize psychedelics and have a bunch of people runnin around trippin out but if it can help people, mental health, my dad with his arthritis, kids stuck on a shitload of pills?! Why not… good luck!
i have been micro dosing mushrooms for the last 8 months or so. I can say this…..ALL my body aches are gone. I’m feeling better than i have in 20 years. Biggest advice i can give people is make sure to eat a good meal BEFORE, and then you won’t feel anything from the dose, accept the benefits. It does take 1-2 months to really work. In December i will be starting my Mom on micro dosing for her early onset Alzheimer’s Dementia. I’ll come back around Feb and give you all the results.
start with very small amounts
Hi Ethan – There is no tripping involved in micro-dosing. The right dose feels very light and engaging. Things are just a little crisper and nicer. Nothing more. I take .1gram and I’m 150 pounds. This is a very small dose but works for me. I’ve taken up to 1 gram at 1 time and never had a trip or anything close to it.
You take 0.1 gram as a micro dose? Or 1 gram??
I’m an addiction physician who recommends psilocybin for depression, and I personally take it.
I have struggled with recurrent depressive tendencies and suicidal ideation my entire life. A year ago I strarted microdosing mushrooms. Started at 300-400mg (.3-.4g) of dried powder every other day. Within weeks there was a noticeable lightness of being. Less negativity. A year later, I have had no recurrence of depressive symptoms. I have never had a year without them. Now I take 200-250mg every other day (.2 -.25g). I don’t feel any side effects except a little tongue tingling. No psychedelic effects at the microdose.
Alternatively – doses of 1500-2000mg (1.5-2g) one can have a very mild psychedelic journey. Your vision is enhanced/colors more vivid/love of nature and the intense giggles for hours. It is also a very therapeutic experience.
I have yet to do a full psychedelic dose but plan to. THIS IS AN AMAZING fungi. So much better than SSRIs like prozac.
Would love to get more detailed information from you. Is there any way to get more details?
How to get microdose
Hello Dr. Sue.
Would you be willing to be a bit of a guide/ friend on this hopeful endeavor?
I am a freshman in college doing a presentation on this specific issue, about why mushrooms are better than ssri’s and how ssri’s destroy your gut microbiota. If you’re actually an addiction physician, I’d love to get your email and ask some questions to put in my presentation.
That’s so awesome to hear. Yay you doc! And thanks
What type of mushrooms? 🙂 want to try this as was on matazapline. Off them now but struggle with intrusive thoughts and loneliness, guilt of a relationship I messed up.
Is it legal anywhere? Where can a person acquire the mushrooms?
Just wanted to my two cents in…
I’ve been taking 65mg every 7-10 days for the past year or so. When I started, did a lot of research, and took me maybe two or three months to find a dosage and schedule. What I’ve found that it that dosage and schedule is highly dependent on the person. What Dr. Sue describes would be way way too much for me. For instance, I’d read a suggestion to take 100 mg at a time – doing this left me feeling very paranoid, cold sweats (granted, I’d decided to go food shopping and go lost in one of those mega supermarkets). That said, if you have the time, patience, and sort of fortitude to play around with it, microdosing, in my experience does offer a solution to depression. I’ve in my mid-30s, and I wouldn’t have even said I was depressed, but I’d had girlfriends tell me this, that I spent an inordinate amount of time alone and in bed etc. When I started microdosing, I realized what they’d meant. Some ways I’d described the change: I have more energy, I’m more patient with myself, I don’t beat myself up over stupid past mistakes (can even laugh at them), I can forgive myself, I listen to people better, my brain is quiet (I realize that before there was almost this white noise), my thoughts are now convex rather than concave, the absolute worse I feel is very very bored, instead of acting in occordance to what I deem is the story of my life I realize that I can write it however I want…and on. Of course microdosing isn’t for everyone, but for me, it has allowed me to live, really for the first time.
0.05-0.1 dry. 1 gram would be wet
Between .1 and .3 grams; not one gram. You can also grow your own mushrooms. Tons of youtube videos on how to do it.
Maggie, to clarify for anyone new to this, I presume you mean 1 gram of wet mushrooms. A micro dose is 0.05-0.1 g if the mushrooms are dry. A gram of dry would def give you a trip ! Basically divide the wet weight by 10 to get the same amount in dry is rule of thumb. But anyone micro dosing needs to have scales. You shouldn’t get any trippy highs from a micro dose, u may feel something on an empty stomach but very little. Plus takes a couple of days off a week. Lots of info on you tube for newbies. It’s helped my anxiety loads ☺️
If you can feel its effects then you’re not microdosing. It should ultimately just feel like a really good day for you, by your description, no-one else’s. Join one of the subreddits they offer loads of clear, sound advice and support.
Blue Ridge – great, level headed response. Thank you.
THC is nothing like mushrooms.
Mushrooms have been very helpful for me while THC gives me terrible anxiety.
Any tips for dosing? I’m finding bits and pieces of information but nothing complete.
There’s some excellent microdosing subreddits, and they have very good, clear advice about titration protocols etc.
Same with me ,we are not all the same for some reason pot has never benefited me quite the opposite and i did my share from age 13 to 26 ,I was a garbage can variety addict alcoholic ,though most definately opiates and downers taking prominence ,I was definately self medicating and ii include heroin in that equation also ,I was a person who could use heroin and go to work and function far more effectively on it for the first 2-3years that is ….once again we are all over the place in tolerating substances and for many reasons ….like so many useful and life saving substances in western society /culture from propaganda ,demonization for reasons of profit enslavement/control it has obviously succeeded so far – war on drugs =tragic failure obvious deceptive hyppocracies which the majority cottoned onto disregarding any inquiry whatsoever and mindlessly “doing the work “ of the “man and the top” ,I strongly believe that more than ever the use of subpetceptive psychedelics used properly can only benefit society ,my hope is that this will replace the use of standard 20th century outdated treatments for depression that have far more dangerous side effects ,all that I’ve claimed here results from my own experiences, I hope that others use care and caution and also know just how strongly I believe the system here in the west has failed us all ,saying all of the kids am so godamn grateful for the brave souls and minds involved in helping so many with open heart and mind
Id say the same, two totally different things
I have mild depression and an anxiety disorder. Would this have any good benefits for me or just negative? And what other health factors would not be beneficial when it comes to micro dosing? Has research improved the prompt towards more people trying this method?
Psychedelics are still schedule 1 drugs in the U.S. meaning they are illegal at the federal level. This creates problems with reliable and safe sources for the drugs. Potency is not standardized, so 500mg of one mushroom vs. 500mg of another or a microdose of different types of LSD could produce extremely varied results. There are also safety concerns if the supplier is less than scrupulous.
If you wanted to truly try microdosing, you might consider going to a state where marijuana is decriminalized and purchasing some edibles like THC gummies. These are standardized doses that could be cut to reliable microdoses. Remember, microdoses are supposed to be “subperceptual”. You should NOT feel “stoned”. Sometimes these drugs can intensify your symptoms temporarily. If you have a negative reaction, then microdosing is not for you.
If you respond positively to THC without negative side effects, you might consider graduating to true psychedelics. You truly need to have someone sober that you trust with you during your first experiment. Save a second dose of whatever you’re trying in case you need medical attention, so that the doctor can know what you took. There are many articles and books about microdosing. Inform yourself. Again, the biggest hurdles are the risk of criminal prosecution and safe reliable suppliers. You might want to consider volunteering for a clinical trial of psychedelics at Johns Hopkins if you are in the Baltimore area. You might also consider a “retreat” in a country where psychedelics are legal. These are full dose experiences, but two treatments are showing amazing results treating depression, curing addictions, and helping patients with end of life anxiety.
Sorry, but I couldn’t disagree more with this suggestion. I wouldn’t ever direct anyone towards THC as an indicator or precursor to psychedelic use… I have been doing both for along time and they are totally different animals. You should absolutely use caution with either and furthermore I think you should use caution making suggestions like that.
I agree fully. THC is a very different animal, to say the least. And there are significant qualitative differences between the THC from sativa and the THC from indica strains of cannabis.
i agree. THC is the worst. i smoked cannabis, hash, and oil non stop everyday from the time i would wake up until i would go to sleep everyday for almost 20 years from the time i was 13 until 33. and when i said i would smoke it, snoop dogg wouldnt even beable to sit with me. my 1st joint of every morning would consist of around 1.5 to 2 grams. then i would smoke another ounce to a ounce and a half until nights end. i was addicted to it like a mad man. there was a time when things went down hill because of it and i lost everything because the addition got out of control where it was weed over anything. and i would get sick and violent if i didnt have it and ended up having an accident. when i woke up from my coma and ended up out of the hospital the 1st thing i did was light a joint and man did that ever hit me wrong. so wrong. it just made me feel weird and after that i never smoked it since.
however psilocybin mushrooms had been something that i played with as a teenager and because i remembered back on how good i felt for weeks and months after a trip i ended up taking them again. and it changed my life for the better.
so to get on point like you said THC as an indicator precursor to psychedelic use would be the worst thing anyone could do.
May i ask what kind of dr did you see to monitor your micro dosing.. i feel i may have same issued of tolerance…
Cannabis therapy is a different model altogether. No combination of THC and CBD (or any other cannabinoids) will result in the same therapeutic range of psilocybin potentials.
It’s not interchangeable.
Blue Ridge, you obviously have no first-hand experience with THC , magic mushrooms or LSD.
Books and academia can certainly teach you a lot. However, first-hand experience is the greatest teacher. There are some things you just can’t get from a book/class/school/rade journal/survey/case study/website that *must* be experienced to really know what you’re talking about.
If you truly care about the people you’re giving advice to, please consider refraining from giving this kind of advice every again.
There are states that won’t prosecute for shrooms. Oregon is great they won’t arrest you for shrooms.
likewise. it’s been helpful for me so far. only been about a week though.
Yes, Take a look at the published trial data coming out of the Psychedelic Research Centre set up by Professor Robin Carhart-Harris at Imperial College, London, as well as research undertaken at John Hopkins University in The States.
All looking very positive indeed so far…
Yes, take a look at the work coming out of John Hopkins University and the Centre For Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. Solid data there. Also, listen to any podcast or interviews featuring either Professor Robin Carhart-Harris, or Professor David Nutt.
Great stuff Isabelle and Mackenzie,
Will be interesting to see the science play out on microdosing vs. macrodosing.
What’s your bet?
They both will have benefits. Depending on the needs of the client. ☮️
Microdosing being linked to the placebo effect in clinical trial of 190 subjects in March 2021.
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/216134/citizen-scientists-show-placebo-effect-explain/
I’ve been micro dosing for a few weeks now. Mushroom in a chocolate bar form. It is a small dose . The bars are made by a responsible grower. He makes the bar consistently the same . I think they are four to five grams a bar. I take a fourth of a small break 3 to 4 times a week. I feel no drug effects.I have suffered low grade depression triggered by a bad accident I had that injured me physically, then my daughter was found dead, then covid hit.I’m not quite sure but I think I’m feeling more optimistic and I suddenly started crocheting and wanting to create things.I’m 64 and I have had passed experiences in my early years with LSD that I always felt was beneficial..😊
Oh my, that is heavy stuff Goldengirl…I am glad to read the shrooms are helping lighten the load you carry
Thank you so much for sharing. Stay strong beautiful soul.