Module 2
Psychedelics Through the Ages
Module Description
The focus of this module will be to walk you through the history of psychedelics in recent years, including some of the key events that led to the availability of psychedelic-assisted therapy in a clinical context. We will also look at how Indigenous Peoples have been using psychedelics since time immemorial. Part of this exploration of the history of psychedelics will include an introduction to how certain marginalized populations have been disproportionately impacted by drug policy, which we will explore later in the course.
Module Description
The focus of this module will be to walk you through the history of psychedelics in recent years, including some of the key events that led to the availability of psychedelic-assisted therapy in a clinical context. We will also look at how Indigenous Peoples have been using psychedelics since time immemorial. Part of this exploration of the history of psychedelics will include an introduction to how certain marginalized populations have been disproportionately impacted by drug policy, which we will explore later in the course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Explain the impact that The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (Canada) and The Controlled Substances Act (United States) had and continue to have on psychedelic research and drug policy.
- Describe cultural safety and humility in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Outline key historical events that have contributed to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy.