Microdosing involves taking very small doses of a psychedelic substance, typically one-tenth to one-fifth of a recreational dose. In the case of microdosing shrooms, this means taking a very small amount of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms. The goal of microdosing is to experience the benefits of the psychedelic substance, without the intense and often overwhelming effects of a full dose. While recreational doses of psychedelic substances can cause hallucinations, altered thinking, and intense emotional experiences, microdosing is designed to be a more subtle and controlled experience.