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  • Psychopharmacology
  • Online Health Information
  • Qualitative Research

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  • Microdosing, the consumption of sub-hallucinogenic psychedelic drug doses, is increasingly popular.
  • Lack of established scientific protocols for microdosing preparation and consumption.
  • Prevalence of online sources for microdosing information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the content of online information regarding microdosing practices.
  • To identify common substances, preparation methods, dosages, and safety strategies discussed online.
  • To provide a foundation for future research into microdosing behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of online microdosing information.
  • Systematic search across medical databases, video platforms, forums, drug-specific sites, search engines, and social media.
  • Compilation and characterization of data from 174 unique online resources.

Main Results:

  • Detailed information on substances, preparation techniques, dosages, and schedules used in microdosing was identified.
  • Various safety strategies employed by individuals practicing microdosing were documented.
  • The study synthesized a broad spectrum of self-reported microdosing practices from diverse online platforms.

Conclusions:

  • Online resources are a primary source of information for microdosing practices.
  • Further research, including in-person interviews and sample analysis, is needed to validate online information and understand preparation methods.
  • The findings highlight the need for evidence-based guidelines for microdosing.