Clinical Psychedelics

1 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the clinical use of psychedelic medicines, including ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine. Topics include psychedelic-assisted treatment, preparation, integration therapy, therapeutic context, and proposed mechanisms of action. Through physician interviews and case studies, students will explore applications of these therapies for PTSD, addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, headache, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and palliative care. The course emphasizes current clinical practices, emerging evidence, and the therapeutic use of psychedelics across a range of health conditions.