Is Microdosing Just a Placebo?How belief powers the benefits of psychedelics

Psychedelic Mind

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Psychedelic Mind

Discover how the "expectancy effect" rivals the chemical impact of psychedelic microdosing. A landmark citizen science study reveals that participants experienced boosts in creativity and mood simply by believing they had taken a substance, even when they took a placebo. This analysis explores how the brain's ability to predict outcomes might be the true source of "enhanced" focus.

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