Fall 2026

Psychedelic Drugs in Science and Society

Overview of the science behind therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs, covering chemistry, neuropharmacology, drug development, and societal impacts.

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Declared in MS Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation or Capstone Certificate in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation

    • Declared in MS Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
    • Capstone Certificate in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
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    • Declared in MS Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation
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Overview of the science behind therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and LSD; basic medicinal chemistry of the tryptamine and phenethylamine psychedelics, as well as the neurochemistry and neuropharmacology of their action. Fundamentals of drug development and FDA approval process; Standards of screening and guiding individuals before and during a therapeutic psychedelic session contrasted with the recreational use of these drugs; Appraisal of current clinical research including an objective analysis of risk/benefit for indications such as depression and addiction. History of traditional, ceremonial use of psychedelics, as well as the relationship between recreational use and attempts to regulate and restrict their use. Role of psychedelics in indigenous cultures, impacts of psychedelic tourism and wild-crafting of plants and animals on indigenous peoples. Contrasts in psychedelic treatments to other therapeutic interventions such as mindfulness and meditation.

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  • Medicinal chemistry of tryptamine and phenethylamine psychedelics
  • Neurochemistry and neuropharmacology
  • Drug development and FDA approval
  • History of traditional and ceremonial use
  • Indigenous cultures and psychedelic tourism

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  • Appraisal of clinical research and risk/benefit analysis
  • Standards for screening and guiding therapeutic sessions

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