Alberta sets standards for psychedelic drug-assisted therapy
Alberta developed the framework in consultation with experts in psychedelic-assisted therapy, regulatory colleges and professional associations, as well as Alberta Health Services.Psychedelic treatment demand sparks search for University of Calgary research chair – Jun 12, 2021
“It is my hope that this announcement inspires other jurisdictions in Canada — and abroad — to follow suit by promoting evidence-based therapeutic approaches that can improve the health and wellness of veterans, and opens the door to additional communities that will stand to benefit from equitable access to legal, safe, regulated, and affordable psychedelic therapies,” said David Fascinato, executive director of Heroic Hearts Project Canada.
Based on the advice of experts, Alberta’s requirements for psychedelic drug treatment differ depending on the level of risk involved — such as the use of ketamine versus other psychedelic drugs — whether the service includes psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and whether the dosage is likely to cause an altered state of consciousness.
The new requirements do not apply to clinical research trials nor to psychedelics prescribed for the treatment of conditions other than psychiatric disorders, such as pain and cancer.Canadian police constable says ayahuasca has helped him cope with PTSD – May 24, 2019 Providers of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy must either be psychiatrists, clinical psychologists or regulated health professionals authorized to perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention who meet a standard of qualifications or experience, and are members of one of the following regulatory colleges:College of Physicians and Surgeons of AlbertaCollege of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of AlbertaAlbertans experiencing addiction or mental health challenges can contactThe...
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