Research Shows LSD Microdosing Increases Reward-Related Activity in the Brain
Dec 12, 2022
A new study has found that microdosing on LSD may increase reward-related activity in the human brain. Microdosing involves ingesting small doses of a psychedelic such as LSD on a regular basis. The practice has increased in popularity these past few years, with many viewing it as a way to improve creativity, productivity and psychological well-being. However, there is scant scientific evidence supporting the practice’s benefits.
The researchers’ objective was to find out whether LSD could change the signature response of the brain to a rewarding stimulus when it…
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