Psychedelic mushrooms can treat ADHD. Proven research.

Magic mushrooms contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin.

Psychedelic mushrooms can treat ADHD in adults, as indicated by research. A study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests that microdosing mushrooms may improve mindfulness for those struggling with concentration and focus. Mindfulness is defined as the ability to be present and pay attention to what you are experiencing at that moment. People with ADHD may frequently disconnect or dissociate.

Researchers examined 233 adults with ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms who expressed interest in microdosing. Study author Elaine C.H.M Haijen said, "We observed improvements in all facets of mindfulness after four weeks of microdosing."

Traditional medications for treating ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, are scarce, posing one of many obstacles to an ADHD diagnosis in adults, especially women. Researchers noted that the social stigma surrounding medication for behavioral disorders persists, and many individuals, particularly young people, opt for alternative forms of treatment.

Haijen wrote, "First-line pharmacological interventions are effective in many ADHD patients and alleviate symptoms quickly. However, there appears to be a group of people who discontinue or do not respond to these treatments. For these individuals, alternative treatment options should be explored."

Research into the medicinal properties of psychedelics is ongoing. While recreational use of mushrooms is not yet legalized in the UK, the use of the main substance in magic mushrooms is legal for medical purposes in Colorado and Oregon, and decriminalized in parts of Washington, California, Michigan, and Massachusetts.