The Science of Microdosing: RECORDED WORKSHOP
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Wed 4th Oct 2023
2pm – 4pm EDT (UTC -04:00) |
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★★★★★ “Excellent webinar, he has provided up-to-date scientific data in an honest and objective way. Very useful and informative.” - Miriam Martinez-Biarge
Can microdosing improve mood, reduce anxiety, as well as help persons taper antidepressants or other medications?
If you want to get to the heart of current data on microdosing without the typical frills and hype, we recommend this talk!
In this workshop Dr Ben Malcolm explores the current state of evidence and will
- Describe microdosing, how it could work, popular regimens, and potential applications
- Compare and contrast microdosing to use of SSRIs and discuss if microdosing could help persons taper antidepressants
- List reported side effects of microdosing and outline theoretical risks associated with chronic and long-term use of psychedelics
- Summarize existing clinical research as it relates to microdosing
The workshop consists of 75-90min of lecture followed by ~30-45min of audience Q&A
Access to a recording and PDF slides for download are included in registration
About Dr Ben Malcolm, PharmD, MPH

Psychopharmacology Consultant and Psychedelic Educator
Founder of Spirit Pharmacist LLC
Dr. Ben Malcolm earned his bachelor’s degree (BS) in pharmacology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, prior to his Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Touro University California. He then completed post-graduate residencies in Acute Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Psychiatric Pharmacy at the University of California at San Diego Health.
After residency he passed his exam to become Board Certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). He began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Pharmacy before transitioning to his current entrepreneurial role as a Psychopharmacology Consultant, Psychedelic Educator, and Founder of https://www.spiritpharmacist.com
Ben envisions a society in which access to psychedelic drugs in a variety of safe and supported settings is available for purposes of psychospiritual well-being, personal development, ceremonial sacraments, and treatment of mental illness. is focus is on the intersection between psychiatric medications and psychedelic therapies. He has given several Continuing Education presentations to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as well as published over a dozen articles in peer-reviewed literature relating to psychedelics or psychiatric medications.
His vision guides his clinical and education service-related professional activity.

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