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  • Psycho-pharmacology
  • Sociology of drug use
  • Narrative identity theory

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  • Microdosing involves regular, low-dose intake of classic psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin.
  • Users report benefits such as reduced anxiety, improved mood, and enhanced creativity.
  • This study explores microdosing experiences through the lens of narrative identity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of individuals who microdose classic psychedelics.
  • To understand the motivations behind initiating microdosing practices.
  • To examine how microdosing is integrated into conventional life contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 individuals who microdose.
  • Qualitative data analysis was employed to understand participant experiences.

Main Results:

  • Participants perceived their microdosing as rational and instrumental.
  • Emphasis was placed on practical aspects: procurement, administration, health awareness, and perceived benefits.
  • Microdosing was framed within conventional, middle-class values.

Conclusions:

  • Microdosers normalize their practice by aligning with traditional middle-class values.
  • Social boundaries are constructed by emphasizing connections to conventional society, differentiating from recreational drug users.
  • This normalization facilitates the persistence of microdosing behavior.