What to know about microdosing psychedelics [Video]

One trend that has gained recent popularity is microdosing with psychedelics.Microdosing involves ingesting small dosages of psychedelic substances. That can range anywhere from 5% to 20% of regular recreational use. One of the substances consumed is lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD. Since LSD is illegal and not regulated, knowing the exact dosage you are consuming can be unknown. Stay up to date with the latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsAnother psychedelic substance used for microdosing is psilocybin. Both it and LSD can lead to a tolerance build-up.That increased tolerance can lead to limited future results if a person uses the same amount of dosage. KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains why people use psychedelics this way.”People often microdose psychedelics to try to treat mental health conditions such as treatment-resistant depression or to enhance creativity, concentration, and empathy,” Achrekar said.Action …