Commentary|Podcasts|May 19, 2023

Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy - Managing Potential Adverse Effects With Psychedelic Medicines

Rick Strassman, MD, a clinical researcher, author, and expert in psychedelic medicines, sat down to discuss pharmacists' role in adverse event management.

This month, we spoke with Rick Strassman, MD, a clinical researcher, author, and expert in the field of psychedelic medicines. Strassman discussed the growing research around psychedelic medicines, as well as the potential for adverse effects and pharmacists' role in all of it.

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