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Study Questions Microdosing LSD's Effectiveness for ADHD

3/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study from University Hospital Basel and Maastricht University explored low-dose LSD as a potential ADHD treatment. In a six-week trial with 53 participants, both the LSD and placebo groups experienced similar symptom relief. These results hint that the perceived benefits may stem from placebo effects, raising questions about the effectiveness of microdosing for ADHD. Further investigation is essential.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from University Hospital Basel and Maastricht University explored low-dose LSD as a potential ADHD treatment. In a six-week trial with 53 participants, both the LSD and placebo groups experienced similar symptom relief. These results hint that the perceived benefits may stem from placebo effects, raising questions about the effectiveness of microdosing for ADHD. Further investigation is essential.