University Students’ Motives for Psilocybin Use: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Journal of Drug Issues April 26, 2025 Shayla Frinton, Jill O. Robinson
People use psilocybin for different reasons depending on whether they take a microdose (0.1–0.4 g) or a macrodose (1 g+), each producing distinct perceptual and mood effects. An online survey measured motives with an adapted Marijuana Motives Measure and found statistically significant differences in motives between the two doses. A thematic analysis further revealed that motives also differ for initiating versus continuing use. These results suggest that harm reduction and public policy should account for dosage-specific motivations.