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Microdosing with psychedelics to self-medicate for ADHD symptoms in adults(2022)
- bell-cot 3y agoFrom the Abstract (below) - obviously this is a very limited study, and only similarly limited conclusions can be drawn from it. Still, I'd rate the results "moderately encouraging". > [Intro/background sentences omitted.] The current prospective study aimed to measure the effect of MD on ADHD symptoms, well-being and time perception. Adults with ADHD who had the intention to start MD on their own initiative to self-treat their symptoms were measured before MD and two- and four weeks later. It was expected that ADHD symptoms would decrease, well-being would increase, and performance on a time perception task would improve after MD. It was investigated if conventional medication use alongside MD and comorbidities alongside ADHD influenced the effect of MD. Sample sizes included N=233, N=66, and N=47, respectively. The results showed decreases and increases in ADHD symptoms and well-being, respectively. No improved performance on a time perception task was found. Conventional medication use and having comorbidities did not change the effect of MD on ADHD symptomatology and well-being after four weeks of MD. Placebo-controlled experimental studies are needed to explore further whether there is a beneficial effect of MD for ADHD, beyond the placebo-effect. [Yes, doing real science requires a lot of such stuff...and in the current legal and social environment, it's pretty plausible that the researchers had limited options.]