Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

This poster explores the effects of psychedelic microdosing on mental health conditions. Roughly 5.5 million individuals in the U.S. utilize psychedelics to treat their mental health issues. The primary substances used for microdosing currently include LSD and psilocybin, but mescaline, DMT, and amphetamines are used less commonly. This systematic review included 16 unique articles. The types of articles included: observational, placebo, self-reported, motivational, literature review, and comparative studies. The studies indicated lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress among those that microdose. However, drawbacks such as difficulty sleeping and headaches were reported. Various studies have been published on the effects of microdosing, yet studies with greater sample sizes as well as double blind studies would lead to a greater understanding of this modality of treatment.

Keywords

psychedelics, mental health, microdosing, anxiety, depression, cognitive enhancement, Hallucinogenic Drugs, Cognition, Review

Disciplines

Health and Medical Administration | Investigative Techniques | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Chemicals and Drugs | Patient Safety | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Psychiatry

Document Type

Poster

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

The Effects of Psychedelic Microdosing on Mental Health: A Systematic Review

This poster explores the effects of psychedelic microdosing on mental health conditions. Roughly 5.5 million individuals in the U.S. utilize psychedelics to treat their mental health issues. The primary substances used for microdosing currently include LSD and psilocybin, but mescaline, DMT, and amphetamines are used less commonly. This systematic review included 16 unique articles. The types of articles included: observational, placebo, self-reported, motivational, literature review, and comparative studies. The studies indicated lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress among those that microdose. However, drawbacks such as difficulty sleeping and headaches were reported. Various studies have been published on the effects of microdosing, yet studies with greater sample sizes as well as double blind studies would lead to a greater understanding of this modality of treatment.

 

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