Watch a webinar workshop focused on OTCs, Supplements, and Psychedelics

Workshop Logistics

• Workshop consists of ~90 min lecture and 30 min Q&A session
• Access to a webpage with a copy of the recording and PDF slides for download are included in registration
• Members of the Resources and Support Program can watch via the Member Portal and do not need to register to watch

Workshop Overview:

Over The Counter (OTC) medications are commonly used agents that have been reviewed by the FDA and deemed safe and effective for use without a prescription. For this reason, they are oftentimes thought of as benign, however many OTC agents do carry potential risks of drug interaction or otherwise have effects on the cardiovascular and nervous system that could interfere, modulate, or raise risks of psychedelic use. 

Beyond nonprescription or OTC agents reviewed by the FDA, there is a multi-billion-dollar supplement industry that is likely producing over a hundred thousand other agents with almost no regulatory oversight and no or minimal biomedical evidence supporting safety or benefit. It is probable that while most agents present little risk in combination with psychedelics, that there are also supplements, stacks, or misrepresentations in the industry that could present risks. 

While there is almost surely a supplement designed for just about any ailment, many OTC agents focus on treatment of coughs, colds, allergies, acid-reflux, and pain. In this webinar we will review classes of OTC agents with a specific focus on agents and their pharmacology that could introduce drug interaction risks with commonly used psychedelics. I will also focus on supplements that I believe are likely to carry drug interaction risks with psychedelics or are commonly recommended to be used around the time of psychedelics. In addition, as the exception to the general theme of the webinar, we’ll discuss interaction potential of some prescription anti-emetics.

Webinar Aims and Objectives

• Describe OTC agents and supplements that are likely to carry drug interaction potential with commonly used psychedelics
• Discuss management strategies for OTC agents and supplements when persons are planning psychedelic experiences

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Webinar Disclaimer

This webinar is for information and educational purposes only. It is not meant to condone or encourage the use of illicit substances. The information presented is not medical advice and should not be taken as such. It is recommended you follow laws applicable to your jurisdiction.