DW Documentary: Microdosing LSD in the Name of Self-Improvement

Diabolical drug or miracle cure? It may be a matter of dosing. This documentary by German public broadcaster DW explores the benefits of taking microdoses of LSD for self-improvement.

I have mixed feelings about microdosing. On the one hand, it's safer & more controllable than taking a heroic dose, making it more suitable for many people & situations. I microdose many pills & potions myself to control unwanted side effects. On the other, I see the rise of microdosing psychedelics as an insidious form of capitalism meant to make people more productive or creative rather than encouraging them to push back against authority or commune with their higher spiritual selves like higher doses would. If you want a substance that serves that function, use Adderall or a daily antidepressant.

Studies have also shown that any benefits gained from microdosing are mostly placebo effect, which is not necessarily a bad thing as placebo effect itself has real benefits to users. It's just that the drugs themselves in these small doses aren't having the effects people think they are.

Whatever your opinions on microdosing, you should check out this high quality documentary. And leave a comment below.