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The Science of Psychedelics
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There is ongoing research into the effects of microdosing psychedelics, such as LSD or psilocybin, which is believed to have subtle but positive impacts on focus and cognition. Double-blind research is necessary to better understand these effects.
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The challenge with dosing for psychedelics is that there isn’t any consistency between products, but methods can include volumetric measuring of a fully dissolved solution for accurate dosing.
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Summary
The challenge with dosing for psychedelics is that there isn’t any consistency between products, but methods can include volumetric measuring of a fully dissolved solution for accurate dosing. This is an important practice as many people mistakenly take doses that are too large, instead of “microdosing” as intended.
ChapterThe Science of Psychedelics
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
Microdosing psychedelics such as psilocybin could have therapeutic benefits for disorders such as ADHD and anxiety, but more double-blind research is needed to differentiate the effects from a placebo.
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Microdosing psychedelics such as psilocybin could have therapeutic benefits for disorders such as ADHD and anxiety, but more double-blind research is needed to differentiate the effects from a placebo. However, there may be a potential overlap between therapeutic use and positive psychology in terms of improving mood and focus.