Microdosing

What is Microdosing?

Microdosing is the practice of ingesting a minuscule amount of a psychedelic substance.

Done properly, microdosing is sub-hallucinogenic, meaning one shouldn’t really feel the consumed substance’s psychedelic effects. At least not much.

Microdosing has become extremely popular of late, though its scientific efficacy remains subject to debate.

Is Microdosing Legal in Canada?

Generally no, microdosing is illegal under Canadian federal law unless one is (perhaps incorrectly) referring to microdosing cannabis.

Psychedelic microdosing is effectively illegal in Canada, as possession of the substances typically used for microdosing, like psilocybin and LSD, are criminally prohibited regardless of quantity.

At this time, no exemptions outside clinical studies have been granted for Canadians to engage in psychedelic microdosing. Though considering the apparent low-risk profile associated with consumption of such a small dose of a psychedelic, this may change in the near future.

(Microdosing cannabis is legal for adults in Canada, but some might argue that doesn’t qualify as microdosing as the term is commonly understood.)

Medical or Therapeutic Use?

Proponents claim the practice of microdosing yields various benefits, such as improved focus, mood, and creativity. Though conversely, some studies suggest the touted benefits of microdosing are just a placebo effect.