Introduction to Psychedelics for Chronic Pain

Neuropathic Pain | Inflammation | Fibromyalgia | Headache | Long-COVID | Low Back Pain | CRPS & more... | Lectures, Case Studies & Resources From Leading Researchers Around the World

The complexity of pain is well matched by the multiple and complex ways that psychedelic substances can impact human physiology and perception. Learn from the world’s leading researchers conducting ground-breaking studies on how psychedelics can be used to treat a wide range of pain conditions. Listen to real-life case studies on the use of psychedelics for spinal cord injury and long-COVID. Review the long history of the use of entheogenic medicines for the treatment of pain in cultures and research across the globe.

This free course is primarily intended for healthcare providers and facilitators - but is open to anyone with interest in learning how psychedelic medicines can be used to reduce chronic pain and suffering.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction to Psychedelics for Chronic Pain
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Introduction to Psychedelics for Chronic Pain

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Psychedelics for Pain - Court Wing
  • Lesson 2: Psychedelic Medicine for Pain Conditions: Brief History & Key Research Milestones - Court Wing
  • Lesson 3: Updated (& Outdated) Models for Pain Treatment - Court Wing
  • Lesson 4: Understanding & Treating Chronic Pain through the Bio-Psycho-Social Model - Dr. Devon Christie
  • Lesson 5: Introduction to Key Mechanisms of Action and Current Research Studies in Psychedelics for Pain - Court Wing
  • Lesson 6: Current Research & Mechanisms of Action: Psychedelic Science for Pain - Dr. Joel Castellanos
  • Lesson 7: Analgesic Potential of Psychedelics - Prof. Jan Ramaekers
  • Lesson 8: Psychedelic Drugs and the Immune Response: Implications for Chronic Pain - Dr. Natasha Mason
  • Lesson 9: Psychedelics and the Inflammatory Response: Interview with Dr. Charles Nichols
  • Lesson 10: Introduction to Conditions Treated and Degree of Response - Court Wing
  • Lesson 11: Headache and Facial Pain Disorders - Dr. Emmanuelle Schindler
  • Lesson 12: Psilocybin and Low Back Pain - Dr. Boris Heifets
  • Lesson 13: Central Sensitization Syndromes - James Close & Julia Bornemann
  • Lesson 14: Case Study: Treatment of Long-COVID with Psilocybin & MDMA: Interview with MaryAnn Welke
  • Lesson 15: Case Study: Spinal-Cord Injury & Psilocybin: Interview with Jim Harris
  • Lesson 16: Psychedelic Compounds, Pharmacokinetics & Best Practices - C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP-BC
  • Lesson 17: Course Summary - Court Wing

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How much does the course cost?
This course is 100% free! We hope the content will help clinicians and guides to learn the basics about psychedelics for chronic pain.

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