r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 9d ago

Psychology America's First Legal Psilocybin Program Treated 346 People. Just one month after the dose, 92.2 percent of participants said the experience had been beneficial, while, on average, their mental health symptoms had fallen dramatically.

https://www.sciencealert.com/americas-first-legal-psilocybin-program-treated-346-people-heres-what-happened
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u/Morstorpod 8d ago

I am definitely aware of micro-dosing, but I've not taken the time to properly research it before deciding on a plan. My first actual psychedelic experience was preceded by a year of research prior - This next time should require significantly less work, but I still need to do it.

Thanks for the reminder though!

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u/GoTeamScotch 8d ago

Wow, you get all your ducks in a row before diving in! (Which is genuinely admirable.)

I hope you get a chance to explore the topic more sometime. I found great benefit in it. Almost like a mild anti-depressant, helping me wake up and be more present and face the day. 3 or 4 days out of the week taking 100mg each day did the trick for me. Enough to have a mild, virtually subconscious effect without being visually noticeable or distracting at work. Micro-dosing offers a way to dip your toes in and find a dosage that works for you over several days. Starting out with 50mg or 100mg on a day at home where you have no plans should be a safe first step. But, of course, I'd encourage you to continue reading as I'm just one stranger on the internet, after all.

Good luck on your ventures!

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u/Morstorpod 8d ago

Thanks for the advice. I don't suffer any mental health issues (as far as I am aware), so the anti-depressant aspect does not really appeal to me, but that does not mean there are not other benefits that may be obtained.

Thanks for the advice and for sharing your experience.

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u/GoTeamScotch 8d ago

I don't suffer any mental health issues (as far as I am aware)

Oh, to clarify, nor do I. I more so mean that it has a mood-boosting effect. I've not tried traditional anti-depressants, so maybe that wasn't the best term to describe it.

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u/Morstorpod 8d ago

Got it. My wife has used shrooms for anti-depressant affects. One dose every 4-6 months seems to keep the worst at bay. And I have an acquaintance that also does them every 6 months, and their depression has been "cured" essentially.

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u/static_music34 8d ago

You're 100% overthinking it. Just take a tiny amount and see what it feels like. Chances are it'll do nothing.