Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics

What does the next 5 years hold for psychedelics?

Psychedelic therapies seem to be changing this

That said: “By no means is it a magic pill. Doing psychedelics every 6 months won’t matter if you’re not taking time to reflect, journal, and commit to your own personal development.”

The effect? – A slight enhancement to your sensory experiences and more of a present-state awareness

Take a tiny dose (~5 micrograms of LSD or ~0.1 grams of magic mushrooms) 1-2x a week

“I think you’ll see psychedelics decriminalized in most Western places, whether at a city, state, or national level” – Paul Austin

According to Paul, over the next decade, as psychedelics become legalized, their use will grow primarily through microdosing, not high-dose experiences

Advice for first-time microdosers: start low and go slow

“In 2024, you’ll likely see 1,000-5,000 centers around the globe who offer psychedelics for medical use to treat PTSD, depression, alcoholism, end-of-life anxiety, and possibly a handful of other things” – Paul Austin