Asking questions of psychedelic microdosing

Summary

Improvements in mood and cognition linked to psychedelic microdosing are likely attributable to a placebo effect, according to findings from a citizen science approach. This suggests that the perceived benefits of microdosing may not stem from the substances themselves but rather from participants' expectations.

Study at a glance

Abstract

A citizen science approach to research has shown that the improvements in mood and cognition associated with psychedelic microdosing are likely due to a placebo effect.