Psilocybin microdosing in the United States: Insights from a nationally representative survey

At least 8.4 million US adults have microdosed psilocybin in their lifetime. Those who have used psilocybin within the past year are more likely to report microdosing the last time they used than those who have used psilocybin more than one year ago; however, approximately 15% respondents who used psilocybin in their lifetime were unsure whether they microdosed the last time they used. Improving physical and mental health are the top motivations for self-reported microdosing among US adults.

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Addiction
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2026-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70368
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Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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Psilocybin microdosing in the United States: Insights from a nationally representative survey

Rajeev Ramchand, Michelle Priest, Beau Kilmer, Samer Atshan
Addiction
Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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Psilocybin microdosing in the United States: Insights from a nationally representative survey

Rajeev Ramchand, Michelle Priest, Beau Kilmer, Samer Atshan
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Abstract

At least 8.4 million US adults have microdosed psilocybin in their lifetime. Those who have used psilocybin within the past year are more likely to report microdosing the last time they used than those who have used psilocybin more than one year ago; however, approximately 15% respondents who used psilocybin in their lifetime were unsure whether they microdosed the last time they used. Improving physical and mental health are the top motivations for self-reported microdosing among US adults.

Addiction
University of Southern California (US), RAND Corporation (US), RAND School of Public Policy (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 35%
Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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