Accounting for Microdosing Classic Psychedelics
Journal of Drug Issues August 30, 2019 Blake Beaton, Heith Copes, Megan Webb et al. 13 citations
People who microdose classic psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin do not excuse their practice but instead justify it using six main strategies: denying that it causes harm, claiming it helps sustain themselves, pursuing self-fulfillment, appealing to normality, citing loyalty to valued groups, and emphasizing their knowledgeable. These justifications help align their actions with societal expectations. The findings come from interviews with 30 individuals who had microdosed.