This page provides an overview of psychedelic facilitator training and research, with emphasis on academic institutions, the legal status of psychedelics, and BCSP’s disclaimer about use and advice. It also points to related Integrative Mental Health University courses on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and psychede
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This page summarizes the academic and legal context around psychedelic facilitator training and research. It references the UC Berkeley Center for the Study of Psychedelics and notes that several universities are involved in psychedelic research and training. The page also emphasizes that most well-known psychedelics remain illegal in many jurisdictions, including the United States, with limited exceptions such as approved academic research. BCSP states that it does not recommend or encourage psychedelic use and does not provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. Integrative Mental Health University notes that it offers related courses on the wise and legal use of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, including Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Ayahuasca Use: Risks and Benefits, and Psychedelic Medicine: Is it Good?
Learners interested in psychedelic education, research, facilitator training, and the legal context of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
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