This course provides a comprehensive overview of federal, state, and local laws governing the possession, use, and administration of psychedelics. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the policy reform movements shaping psychedelic law across the country, with a comparative analysis of enacted and proposed legislation at various levels of government. The course will explore federally legal pathways for therapeutic participation, including ketamine treatment, drug development studies, and other research initiatives. Additionally, students will examine legal exemptions under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and related case law. Students will be expected to participate in discussion each week and in one group project taking place during class. This course has no textbook and no specific prerequisites. No technical background is required.
Seder, Scott