Evaluating the Therapeutic Value of Psychedelics

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CE Course Description

Emerging research shows the potential benefits of psychedelics in treating behavioral health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and more. As a result, several prestigious universities and medical schools are dedicating resources to research in this area. Many speculate that this will be the next significant trend in behavioral health treatment.

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CE Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different classic & non-classic psychedelic.
2. Differentiate between the biological and psychological effects of psychedelics.
3. Examine the protocols for psychedelic-assisted therapy. 
4. Recognize the risks and limitations based on current scientific-based knowledge of psychedelic therapy.
5. Identify future implications for the use of psychedelics in behavioral health.

CE Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Overview of course objectives and structure (10 minutes)

Section 2: History (10 minutes)

1. Key milestones in the history of psychedelics (10 minutes)

Section 3: Types of Psychedelics (20 minutes)

1. Classic Psychedelics (10 minutes)
   1. Psilocybin (2 minutes)
   2. LSD (2 minutes)
   3. Mescaline (3 minutes)
   4. DMT (3 minutes)
2. Non-Classic Psychedelics (10 minutes)
   1. Ketamine (3 minutes)
   2. MDMA (2 minutes)
   3. Ibogaine (2 minutes)
   4. Cannabis (3 minutes)

Section 4: Therapeutic Uses of Psychedelics (15 minutes)

1. Cancer-related psychological distress (3 minutes)
2. Depression (5 minutes)
3. Addictions (Alcohol, Smoking, Cocaine, Opioids, Marijuana) (4 minutes)
4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (3 minutes)

Section 5: How do Psychedelics Work? (10 minutes)

1. Biological components (5 minutes)
2. Psychological effects (5 minutes)

Section 6: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (15 minutes)

1. Yale’s Psilocybin Assisted Therapy Treatment for Depression (6 minutes)
2. MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MAPS MDMA-PT) (5 minutes)
3. Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (4 minutes)

Section 7: Code of Ethics (5 minutes)

1. Ethical considerations in psychedelic therapy (5 minutes)

Section 8: Established Research Centers and Focus (10 minutes)

1. Johns Hopkins (4 minutes)
2. NYU (2 minutes)
3. UC Berkeley (2 minutes)
4. Imperial College London (2 minutes)

Section 9: Risks (5 minutes)

1. Overview of potential risks associated with psychedelic use (5 minutes)

Section 10: Limitations (5 minutes)

1. Current limitations in research and application (5 minutes)

Section 11: Microdosing (5 minutes)

1. Definition and potential benefits (3 minutes)
2. Research findings (2 minutes)

Section 12: Future Research Needs (5 minutes)

1. Areas for further research (1 minute)
2. Case Studies (4 minutes)

Section 13: Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Conclusion (5 minutes)

Additional Resources

1. References (not timed)

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2022-09-12

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