Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
“I think having a consistent psychedelic practice is useful. It’s healthy and beneficial by and large. If it’s done every 6-12 months for the remainder of someone’s life, they’ll probably have a better life than if they didn’t do it.”– Paul Austin
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
Take a tiny dose (~5 micrograms of LSD or ~0.1 grams of magic mushrooms) 1-2x a week
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
Advice for first-time microdosers: start low and go slow
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
The effect? – A slight enhancement to your sensory experiences and more of a present-state awareness
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
What does the next 5 years hold for psychedelics?
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
Psychedelic therapies seem to be changing this
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
Both MDMA and psilocybin will become legalized for medical use in 2021
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
“I think you’ll see psychedelics decriminalized in most Western places, whether at a city, state, or national level” – Paul Austin
Below the Line • Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics
We’ve had 25 years of stagnation in regards to the treatment of mental health issues