Paul Austin on Microdosing and the Future of Psychedelics

What does the next 5 years hold for psychedelics?

Both MDMA and psilocybin will become legalized for medical use in 2021

According to Paul, over the next decade, as psychedelics become legalized, their use will grow primarily through microdosing, not high-dose experiences

Advice for first-time microdosers: start low and go slow

The effect? – A slight enhancement to your sensory experiences and more of a present-state awareness

Take a tiny dose (~5 micrograms of LSD or ~0.1 grams of magic mushrooms) 1-2x a week

“I think you’ll see psychedelics decriminalized in most Western places, whether at a city, state, or national level” – Paul Austin

Psychedelic therapies seem to be changing this

“In 2024, you’ll likely see 1,000-5,000 centers around the globe who offer psychedelics for medical use to treat PTSD, depression, alcoholism, end-of-life anxiety, and possibly a handful of other things” – Paul Austin