Psychedelic Medicine: Past, Present, Future (elective course syllabus)
William L. Prueitt, Jordan Sloshower
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Duration | October to December 2020 |
| Key points | The course syllabus outlines a curriculum that progresses from historical and indigenous contexts to contemporary therapeutic uses and future challenges, emphasizing participatory discussion as the primary pedagogical method. |
Abstract
This is a syllabus of an elective course on psychedelic medicine designed and offered by the authors, via the Yale Psychedelic Science Group. This first iteration is being offered from Octo-Dec 2020. This elective is primarily a reading seminar focused on participatory group discussions of 2-3 assigned readings per class. The course begins with a discussion of indigenous uses of psychedelic plants and early Western research with psychedelic substances. It then explores modern therapeutic applications and proposed mechanisms of action and change. Finally, it examines issues important to the future of the field, including medicalization, equity and access for diverse populations, and potential models for clinical treatment.
Citations in the library
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- The relationships of classic psychedelic use with criminal behavior in the United States adult population Journal of Psychopharmacology October 17, 2017