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Microdosing Compared With ADHD Medication in 270 Adults

Microdosing Compared With ADHD Medication in 270 Adults

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In a Maastricht University study of 270 adults over four weeks, microdosers reported greater improvements in emotional regulation and ADHD symptoms than those on standard medication.

In a Maastricht University study of 270 adults over four weeks, microdosers reported greater improvements in emotional regulation and ADHD symptoms than those on standard medication.

The number

270 adults

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin, LSD

psilocybin, LSD

Sample size

270 adults

270 adults

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GROWING GOURMET

GROWING GOURMET

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Microdosing vs. Traditional ADHD Medication

Microdosing vs. Traditional ADHD Medication

Microdose breakthrough A study from Maastricht University in the Netherlands found that microdosing psychedelics could be more effective than traditional ADHD medications for managing severe symptoms. The research involved 270 adults divided into two groups: one group microdosed psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, while the other used standard ADHD medications such as methylphenidate and amphetamines. The study tracked changes in ADHD symptoms, emotional regulation, and empathy over four weeks. Emotional regulation : Those in the microdosing group saw significant improvements in how they managed their emotions, especially during stressful situations. They also became less likely to suppress their feelings. ADHD symptoms : Participants who microdosed reported noticeable reductions in inattention and hyperactivity, suggesting this approach might work better than conventional treatments. Empathy : The microdosing group improved in understanding and adopting others' perspectives, though other aspects of empathy didn't change much. It’s like what the Gottman's say: Fight to understand, not to win. Read more.

Microdose breakthrough A study from Maastricht University in the Netherlands found that microdosing psychedelics could be more effective than traditional ADHD medications for managing severe symptoms. The research involved 270 adults divided into two groups: one group microdosed psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin, while the other used standard ADHD medications such as methylphenidate and amphetamines. The study tracked changes in ADHD symptoms, emotional regulation, and empathy over four weeks. Emotional regulation : Those in the microdosing group saw significant improvements in how they managed their emotions, especially during stressful situations. They also became less likely to suppress their feelings. ADHD symptoms : Participants who microdosed reported noticeable reductions in inattention and hyperactivity, suggesting this approach might work better than conventional treatments. Empathy : The microdosing group improved in understanding and adopting others' perspectives, though other aspects of empathy didn't change much. It’s like what the Gottman's say: Fight to understand, not to win. Read more.

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