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·July 11, 2022·5 min read

Study Determines Psychedelic Mushroom Microdoses Can Improve Mood and Mental Health

Study reveals those who microdosed psilocybin for 30 days showed greater improvements in mood, mental health, and psychomotor abilities than those who did not microdose. The findings have positive implications for the use of psychedelics to help treat mental health disorders.

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·February 17, 2022·5 min read

Study of LSD Microdosing Doesn’t Show a Therapeutic Effect

Researchers say they have found no evidence LSD microdosing improves mood or cognitive function.

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·March 2, 2021·4 min read

Placebo Effect May Explain Reported Benefits of Psychedelic Microdoses

A placebo-controlled study of psychedelics reveals the psychological benefits of microdosing are most likely explained by the placebo effect.

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·February 21, 2021·4 min read

From Trippy Drugs to Therapeutic Aids – How Psychedelics Got Their Groove Back

From microdosing to improve cognition, to treating a range of mental health disorders, researchers evaluate the rise in the use of psychedelics and their potential as medicines.

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·August 22, 2019·4 min read

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Those who microdose psychedelics report improved mood, greater focus, and increased creativity. A new study looks at the positive outcomes of microdosing and suggests others look at potential long-term negative consequences of using psychedelics.

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·July 15, 2019·5 min read

Science of microdosing psychedelics remains patchy and anecdotal

While many people report microdosing is beneficial to their mental wellbeing, researchers say more research needs to be conducted to evaluate the psychological and health implications of taking low-dose psychedelics.

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·July 15, 2019·4 min read

Improved mood and focus reported by microdosers

Microdosing, a growing trend where people take small doses for psychedelic drugs, is associated with improved mood, focus, and creativity. For some, microdosing may provide a possible alternative to SSRI antidepressants. However, researchers warn of some potential problems with microdosing, including negative side effects, psychological stigma, and exposure to elicit, black market products.

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·March 4, 2019·4 min read

Psychedelic Microdosing in Rats Shows Beneficial Effects

Research on rats suggests microdosing DMT may have beneficial effects for those suffering depression and anxiety, but also probable adverse changes in neuronal structures and metabolism.

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·February 11, 2019·5 min read

Does Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?

A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing.

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·October 25, 2018·4 min read

Microdoses of Psychedelics May Enhance Creative Problem Solving

A new study reports microdosing psychedelics may enhance creative problem solving without risk of hallucinations, or trips, associated with taking high doses of the substances.