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Towards a dynamic processual model of psychedelic microdosing.
Jason Hughes1, Joshua Stuart-Bennett1, Michael Dunning1
1School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leicester, UK. AC 2.06, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK.
The International Journal on Drug Policy
|December 22, 2024
Summary
Psychedelic microdosing journeys involve distinct phases, from discovery to integration and advocacy. Understanding these pathways reveals a complex process of personal growth and practice development.
Area of Science:
- Psychoactive substance research
- Human behavior studies
- Sociology of drug use
Background:
- Growing interest in psychedelic microdosing for therapy and self-enhancement.
- Limited understanding of user pathways into, within, and out of microdosing practices.
- Need for research on individuals who microdose without prior illicit substance use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the diverse pathways and processes associated with psychedelic microdosing.
- To identify distinct phases in the development, maintenance, and cessation of microdosing practices.
- To understand the 'work' involved in microdosing, including stigma negation and supply management.
Main Methods:
- Trans-national interview-based study.
- 23 participants: 19 active microdosers, 3 starting, 1 past user.
- Phased-based analysis of user journeys.
Main Results:
- Identified six key phases: Awareness/Discovery, Research/Reframing, Access/Supply, Experimentation/Differentiation, Independence/Incorporation, and Expansion/Advocacy.
- User pathways are multilinear and differentiated.
- Microdosing involved significant 'work' related to stigma, supply, dosing, and documentation.
Conclusions:
- Psychedelic microdosing entails a dynamic, phased process.
- Journeys can lead to increased temporal/relational expansiveness, independence, and integrated practices.
- Processual models offer valuable insights into drug-use journeys beyond dependency paradigms.
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