When you think of drugs, do you often only picture people getting extremely and uncontrollably high or experiencing an overdose? Well, you’re not wrong. That has been the view and idea behind recreational drug use.
However, a new concept that has entered the mainstream and is now creating a whole ruckus is the concept of micro-dosing.
To break it up, a microdose is typically a 1/20th or 1/10th of an actual-sized dose for recreational drugs. So microdosing is essentially taking drugs but in a minuscule amount that you can hardly tell if someone has even taken the drug in the first place.
So what’s the use of microdosing?
Why do people do it, and does it even have any benefits?
We’ll learn about all these in the following paragraphs.
Microdosing: What Is It?
In simple words, microdosing is when a person takes a small number of drugs or psychedelics to benefit from all the positive side effects of the substance.
Typically, people take microdoses of mushrooms and LSD, but of late, many other substances are entering the micro-dosing realm, like marijuana and cocaine.
What Is The Goal Of Microdosing?
If people take drugs to feel high and feel different, then why take such a minuscule amount of them? Well, actually, no. When you take a normal dosage of psychedelic substances, you usually end up experiencing a mix of both positive and negative effects. This can be pleasing and relaxing for some, but it can also be a bad trip for some people.
But when it comes to microdosing, you are taking such a small and controlled amount of the substance that you are increasing your chances of experiencing only the positive effects of the substance.
This can be:
· Higher focus
· More energy
· Clear mind
· Emotional balance
What You Need To Start Microdosing
A good, trustworthy dealer:
One can never overemphasize the importance of having a good and trustworthy dealer. If your dealer sells you below-standard quality but at the same or higher market price, it’s time to find a new one.
A scale:
Get an industry-grade scale that can weigh a 1000th of a gram so that you are always aware of how much you consume in one go.
A grinder or mortar and pestle:
If you’re microdosing mushrooms, one of the most effective ways to get a perfect microdose is by using a grinder to make a fine powder of the substance and then using the scale to get an appropriate weight.
This powdered substance can then be added to drinks and other edible items.
Gel capsules:
Some people dislike the earthy taste of mushrooms, so to avoid the unpleasant taste and enjoy all the positive effects of microdosing on mushrooms, you can take the powdered mushrooms and stuff them into a gel capsule.
This way, you will have a perfectly measured dose and eliminate that early taste if you ingest it directly.
Microdosing With Mushrooms
Depending on availability, you might get whole dried mushrooms or powdered mushrooms, but if you plan on microdosing, a powdered form will be easier to manage the dosage.
However you might get only dried whole mushrooms, but you can always grind them and get them into a fine powder. An important thing to remember is that the mushroom potency is concentrated mainly on the caps of the mushroom and not the stem. So if you want to take consistent doses each time, your dosage should only contain the caps.
How To Ingest:
Mushrooms can be eaten as it is or powdered and made into gel capsules. You can also add the powder to your drinks like smoothies, tea or coat it with chocolate and eat it.
How It Feels:
When you microdose on mushrooms, the effects might take about 1-2 hours to kick in. When this happens, you’ll feel more energetic and focused. Some users of mushrooms for microdosing have also testified to its effects on increased levels of empathy and helping fight depression.
Microdosing With LSD
LSD comes in the form of paper that is cut into small bits, like squares and consumed by placing the paper on your tongue and meeting it dissolves fully. For this, the microdoses are already pre-separated by lines on the paper.
This is the most popular form of LSD, but you might also find it in the form of liquid. For this, a drop is considered to be the standard microdose.
How To Ingest:
This drug is made from lysergic acid and can be found in paper, gelatin, liquid, tablets, or capsules. All you have to do is place the paper on your tongue and let it dissolve, or swallow the pill and wait for its effects to take over.
How It Feels:
After you take LSD, you might start to feel a surge of energy and increased focus. Many people who have tried microdosing on LSD state that they feel well-rested and energized to live life. They also start feeling like life is full of meaning.
Some people also find it a good remedy to fight addictions like smoking, drinking or taking heroin.
What Are The Different Methods Of Microdosing?
One has to be extremely cautious when dealing with recreational drugs, especially if you are just a beginner. However, the problem occurs when you don’t know what to expect, so a microdose might not have you noticing the little changes in your body.
Experts recommend that you take a full dose or a little bit more than a microdose during the weekends or when you have your off days to truly bask in the full effects of the drugs. Once you know its effects, taking smaller doses will make you notice the difference between taking your dose and not.
You can start testing out your threshold to feel the effects of the drugs by slowly decreasing your dose from the full or extra dose when you first tried the drug.
Once Every Three Days:
Like with any other substance, your first microdose might feel great, but if you repeatedly take a dose daily, you’ll slowly start to wear out. It’s the hype and excitement you feel.
To prevent changing your tolerance level too much, you can start with a routine of one microdose every three days. This way, you can regulate your tolerance while still enjoying the effects of the dose.
Every Other Day:
It’s normal for many people to take micro doses at a higher frequency than full doses, so you might enjoy a routine of taking microdoses every other day.
Leaving at least one day between doses can help you recover and return to the baseline, so there isn’t too much of a change in your tolerance level.
Weekdays ON And Weekends OFF:
If your goal of microdosing is to improve concentration and increase productivity at work, this method will work in your favor.
While you’ll be microdosing every day at work, you can leave the weekends free to recuperate and return to base. This will also help manage your tolerance levels and regulate the changes in the effect of the dosage in time.
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