Psychedelics/Vernon Matters Staff

By Vernon Matters Staff

Short term benefits

UBCO study finds microdosing lifts mood and creativity

Dec 15, 2025 | 11:23 AM

A UBC Okanagan study suggests microdosing psychedelics can boost mood, creativity and focus—but only on the days it is done.

Researchers tracked more than 1,400 participants from 49 countries, who reported feeling more productive, connected and positive on microdosing days. The effects faded on non-dosing days.

Microdosing typically involves taking small amounts of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD, usually one-tenth to one-twentieth of a recreational dose. Participants often follow alternating dosing schedules to limit tolerance and maximize the day-of effects.

“Microdosing appears to lift mood and mental functioning on the days it’s practiced, but not necessarily beyond that,” said Dr. Michelle St. Pierre, lead researcher.

The study adds clarity to a growing field, though experts caution more research is needed to understand long-term effects. Dr. St. Pierre says future studies could explore whether microdosing builds on past experiences with larger psychedelic doses.

Pay

Vernon's mayor and council pay going up as originally planned

10h ago

Official Community Plan

Vernon's new OCP officially adopted

10h ago

Shopping Interruption

Vernon's mall evacuated after fire alarm pulled

11h ago