Preferred registration deadline: February 27th

1.5 CEs

The legal landscape of psychedelics in the United States is rapidly evolving, characterized by a conflict between federal prohibition and state-level reform, alongside growing scientific interest. In this workshop, we will cover an overview of the legal and regulatory status of psychedelics in the United States, including: (a) a brief history of psychedelics; (b) the federal status of psychedelics; (c) the FDA status of various clinical trials with psychedelics; (d) state regulated psychedelic programs; (e) decriminalization and religious use of psychedelics; (f) regulatory considerations for licensed professionals working in these fields; and (g) the future of psychedelic medicine, law, and therapy.

This is an interactive synchronous distance learning course via Zoom.

General Admission: $35* 
*Discounts on individual workshops in the PAT series are available to WashU students, faculty, staff, field instructors, and alumnae.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: All mental health professionals and public health professionals.

Agenda:

• Brief History of Psychedelics - 10 mins
• Federal Controlled Substances Act - 10 mins
• FDA drug approval process and status - 15 mins
• State-regulated psychedelic therapy systems - 15 mins
• Unregulated Areas: decrim and religious use - 15 mins
• Disciplinary issues for therapists - 15 mins
• Future of psychedelics - 10 mins

Learner Outcomes

• Describe the current FDA status of psychedelic medications and emerging developments.
• Explain the basic structure of state-regulated systems governing the use of psychedelics.
• Identify potential professional, legal, and ethical risks for licensed therapists considering involvement in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2025 – 9/24/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.
• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.
• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancellation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries, please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.