Tips and Recommendations for The Ingestion of Psilocybin: An Introduction to Community-Based Public Health Guidance for Lower Risk Psilocybin Use

Based on the TRIP study, community-based guidance for lower-risk psilocybin use includes five recommendations: learn about psilocybin, find a safe supply, ensure physical and mental well-being, start with a low dose and go slowly, and be prepared for difficult experiences. The report covers participants' experience levels, motives, sources and consumption patterns, use recommendations, regulation opinions, information sources, and perceptions of social norms and behavioral controls.

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Abstract

The purpose of this report is to provide community-based guidance for lower-risk psilocybin use. It is our hope that this guidance will help individuals considering or currently using psilocybin to have a positive and safe experience. The recommendations provided are based on results from the TRIP study (Tips and Recommendation for the Ingestion of Psilocybin), which we present in this report. Results from the study are reported across 7 sections describing participant's (1) experience-level using psilocybin; (2) motives for use and reasons for not using; (3) sources and consumption patterns; (4) recommendations for using psilocybin; (5) opinions on regulation of psilocybin; (6) use and endorsement of information sources about psilocybin; and (7) perceptions of social norms and behavioural controls related to psilocybin use. Based on these findings, we recommend that Individuals preparing to use psilocybin (a) take time to learn about psilocybin; (b) find a safe supply; (c) make sure you're in a good place – physically and mentally; (d) start low, go slow, take time; and (e) be prepared for rough patches.