We recognize that the use of illegal drugs is a problem and believe that it is critical to provide information on reducing the risk of harm to keep people safe. As a result, this guide was created to ensure the safety of those who have decided to take psilocybin.
Microdosing Legality
Microdosing mushrooms might not be against the law at all. Some countries allow the cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, the purchase of psilocybin truffles, and the purchase of LSD analogues. We oppose the practice of microdosing in jurisdictions where it is illegal because the consequences can be severe.
Microdosing Safety
The possibility of breaking the law is the aspect of microdosing that carries the most significant risk. Maintain a constant awareness of the laws of your community and refrain from engaging in any unlawful actions. The first controlled, double-blind research was conducted with LSD and psilocybin. The results imply that the technique is safe and more successful than a placebo.
On the other hand, we don’t fully know what consistent effects microdosing could have on the human body. Because of this, we recommend that you only microdose for a few months.
Microdosing in Canada eliminates the possibility of having a “bad trip” or experiencing significant psychedelic effects, which is one thing that can be said with absolute certainty. Microdosing psychedelic substances are the best method to ease the experience of using them safely and enjoyably.
How to Administer Your Minimal Dose
Your microdose may be administered in many different ways. The most convenient method is to measure your doses into otherwise empty capsules carefully. This will conceal the flavour and ensure that the distribution is equal.
You may also make psilocybin tea by dissolving the powder in hot water after determining the appropriate dosage for yourself and then adding honey to the mixture. However, feel free to experiment and include the powder in (nearly) any beverage you have first thing in the morning.
Can Tolerance to Mushrooms Be Built up with Microdosing?
If you’re a psilocybin user, microdosing mushrooms may affect your tolerance. Taking a break for three days after the first dosage may help prevent tolerance building.
Microdosing psilocybin daily is not advised. Taking psilocybin may yield declining results due to the body’s tolerance to the drug. Dosages should be spaced out by at least two days. It’s also a good idea to stretch out your dosages since favourable effects might last for days following a mushroom microdose.
Another effect of daily microdosing is that a potent chemical becomes ingrained in your routine. It is comparable to coffee’s productivity-boosting effects. When you drink coffee regularly, the amount required to achieve the same effect increases over time.
A one-time benefit like coffee is preferable to using microdosing regularly. This means that no matter what you use, you should leave a few days out of your routine where you don’t mind microdose.
AdvantagesÂ
Microdosing mushrooms may have a variety of beneficial effects. At the risk of simplifying things too much, the majority of individuals microdose for two primary reasons:
- To reduce the occurrence and severity of unpleasant feelings caused by a variety of mental illnesses, including but not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADD/ADHD
- Mood disorders
- PTSDAddiction
- To increase the frequency and intensity of feelings and events that are good for you, such as:
- Creativity
- Energy
- Flow conditions and states
- Productivity/focus
- Enhanced connections and a heightened sense of empathy
- Coordination in athletic competition
- The cultivation of leadership
Usage in Therapeutic Interventions
Anecdotal data supports the hypothesis that microdosing consistently may assist patients suffering from mood disorders, addiction, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADD/ADHD, and depression (to name a few). Research conducted in clinical settings has shown that higher dosages of psychedelics help treat depressive and anxious disorders and addiction. However, microdosing might be just as effective.
It’s possible that by microdosing while attending treatment, you’ll discover that concerns and issues that seemed distant or unapproachable up until now are suddenly within your reach. A creative insight about yourself, your history, and your relationships that you did not have previously may also present itself to you at this time.
You can see all of the clinical studies, both completed and ongoing, that are investigating the effects of psilocybin on the following conditions:
- Eating disorders
- Migraines
- Alcoholism
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Nicotine Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder
Takeaway
It is now being investigated whether or not the use of particular hallucinogenic substances in combination with treatment leads to any beneficial effects. Psilocybin is one of several hallucinogenic chemicals being studied for potential use as a therapy for addiction and the anxiety associated with a terminal illness.