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ForwardPsychedelic‑Assisted Therapies: Emerging Evidence, Ethical Challenges, and Future Directions
Psychedelic-assisted therapies are gaining increased attention for their potential role in treating psychiatric and substance use disorders. This session provides an overview of studied psychedelic compounds and their proposed mechanisms of action. Participants will review current research findings, therapeutic models, and safety considerations, as well as the significant regulatory, ethical, and cultural issues surrounding these treatments. The presentation emphasizes maintaining professional standards while navigating emerging evidence and heightened public interest.
Target Audience
This application-based course is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ABN), Dentists (BDEA), Nurses (ABN), Social Workers (ABSWE).
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the proposed mechanisms of action and therapeutic models associated with psychedelic-assisted therapies.
2. Summarize current evidence regarding potential benefits and limitations in psychiatric and substance use treatment.
3. Identify key safety concerns, ethical issues, and patient selection considerations.
4. Discuss the current regulatory landscape and future implications for clinical practice.
Program Packet - Coming Soon
Participants will be provided the webinar link once enrolled in the course by accessing the course content under 'Take Course' - Course Instructions and Course Material. Please use this link to join the live webinar at the scheduled time. All registered participants will also receive an email the day before the program with program information, including the webinar link.
Dr. Aikens graduated from Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy in 2011 and then completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Montana and Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana. After completing his residency, Dr. Aikens joined the Central Alabama VA Health System as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Primary Care from 2012-2016. He joined the VISN 7 Academic Detailing Program in 2016 while continuing to practicing ambulatory care. In 2017, Dr. Aikens started his position as the Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Clinical Services at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. Dr. Aikens is a member of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (Recorder), Medication Utilization P&T Subcommittee (Co-Chair), VISN 7 Clinical Pharmacy Practice Council (member), and the Tuscaloosa VA Clinical Pharmacy Practice Council (Chair). Outside of TVAMC, Dr. Aikens is a member of the Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) (2011 Joseph O. Dean Jr. Student Professionalism Award, New Practitioners Leadership Class of 2013, 2014 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award, Board of Trustees 2015-2017, 2019 Excellence in Innovations Award), the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy Dean's Advisory Council 2018 – Present, and Auburn University’s Auburn Pharmacy Alumni Association Board of Trustees 2018 – Present. He also serves as a Peer Reviewer for Annals of Pharmacotherapy and the Journal of Pharmacy Technology. Outside of work, Dr. Aikens enjoys daddy/daughter dates, running, hiking, and softball.
Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this application-based program is 0001-0000-25-0XX-L01-P/T and is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ABN), Dentists (AL board approval), Nurses (ABN), Social Workers (ABSWE).
ABN - Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.
ABSWE - Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board-approved provider of continuing education for social workers by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider Number: 0643.
Disclosures: No commercial support is received for this program. Dr. Garrett Aikens and others in control of the content have no actual or potential conflict of interest related to this program. No individuals in a position to control content for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to declare.
Available Credit
- 1.20 ABNAuburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
- 1.00 ABSWE
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyAuburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
- 1.00 ACPE TechnicianAuburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 BDEA