About Me
I envision a society in which access to psychedelic drugs in a variety of safe settings is available for purposes of psychospiritual well-being, personal development, ceremonial sacraments, and treatment of mental illness.
I strive to let my loves and passions guide my activity and provide the canvas my life is painted on. I hope this site can be of service to my vision as well as you.
Professionally, I was trained as a clinical psychiatric pharmacist and worked in academia for almost five years before dedicating myself to Spirit Pharmacist.
Today I provide psychopharmacology consulting, courses in psychedelic pharmacy, and a Member Resource and Support Program.
On a more personal note, I’m a lover of nature, exercise, music, and consciousness as well as being a father. I’m passionate about cognitive liberty, self-realization, and psychedelic drugs.
Benjamin Malcolm, Spirit Pharmacist
Why Psychedelic Education? Why Now?
Training, Education, and Certification
Certifications
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Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) 2017-2022
- Licensed pharmacist CA #70652 2014-2022
Post-Graduate Training
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PGY-2 Residency, Psychiatric Pharmacy – University of California at San Diego, San Diego CA. 2016
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PGY-1 Residency, Acute Care – Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego CA. 2015
Education
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Doctorate of Pharmacy – Touro University California, Vallejo CA. 2014
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Master of Public Health – Touro University California, Vallejo CA. 2014
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Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology – University of California at Santa Barbara, Goleta CA. 2008
Media Features and Podcast Appearances
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Peer Reviewed Works
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Thomas K, Malcolm B (2021) Ch. 22 Adverse Effects. Handbook of Medical Hallucinogens. Edited by Grigsby J and Grob C. Guilford Press. ISBN 9781462545445
Diab H, Malcolm BJ (2020) Persistent Tinnitus after Inhaled N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2020.1847366
Galan DK, Ezeudu NE, Garcia J, Geronimo CA, Berry NM, Malcolm BJ (2020) Eucalyptol (1,8-cineole): an underutilized ally in respiratory disorders? Journal of Essential Oil Research
Aguilar M, Malcolm B. Effect of long-acting aripiprazole monohydrate on inpatient encounters: A retrospective mirror image study. Mental Health Clinician. 2019;9(4):258-62. DOI: 10.9740/mhc.2019.07.258
Thomas K, Malcolm BJ, Lastra D (2017). Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy: A Review of a Novel Treatment for Psychiatric Disorders. J Psychoactive Drugs: 1-10.
Malcolm B, Tallian K. Essential oil of lavender in anxiety disorders: Ready for prime time? Mental Health Clinician: July 2017, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 147-155.
Feifel D, Malcolm B, Boggie D, Lee K. Low-dose ketamine for treatment resistant depression in an academic clinical practice setting. Journal of Affective Disorders 2017;221:283-8.
Lee KC, Kim E, Kim J, Malcolm B, Kuo GM, Bird A, Feifel F; Development of an innovative adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder clinic. Mental Health Clinician 1 September 2020; 10 (5): 296–300.
Malcolm BJ, Lee KC. Ayahuasca: An ancient sacrament for treatment of contemporary psychiatric illness? Mental Health Clinician: January 2017, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 39-45.
Malcolm BJ (Pro). Should Medical Cannabis Administered by Inhalation Be Allowed for Hospitalized Patients? Can J Hosp Pharm. 2018 May-Jun;71(3):211-214. Epub 2018 Jun 28.
Malcolm BJ, Polanco M, Barsuglia J. Changes in Withdrawal and Craving Scores in Participants Undergoing Opioid Detoxification Utilizing Ibogaine. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2018 Apr 2:1-10.
Malcolm BJ, Perry P, Yoshizuka K. Marijuana and Pharmacy Practice: A Call to Action. California Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy. 2014 Sep-Oct. Vol. 26 No. 5. pp 139-145
Barsuglia, J. P., Polanco, M., Palmer, R., Malcolm, B. J., Kelmendi, B., & Calvey, T. A case report SPECT study and theoretical rationale for the sequential administration of ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. In T. Calvey (Ed.), Progress in Brain Research. 2018 Vol. 242, pp. 121-158
Teaching Experience
Continuing Education
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Ibogaine & the Opioid Crisis: Time for Another Look? - Jan 2020
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Pharmacy Continuing Education accredited
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Go Ask Alice? Emerging Treatments Utilizing Psychedelics and Psychotherapy for Psychiatric Illness - Oct 2019
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Pharmacy Continuing Education accredited
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King of Pain: Opioids & the Opioid Crisis - Does Legalizing Cannabis Change the Playing Field? - June 2019
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Podiatry Continuing Education accredited
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Drug-Assisted Psychotherapies - Oct. 2018
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Delivered at University of California at Santa Barbara’s Neuroscience & Behavior Seminar Series
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Reefer Madness: Cannabis Essentials for Pharmacy Practice - Nov. 2017
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Pharmacy Continuing Education accredited
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Deciphering Treatment Advances in Neuropsychopharmacology - Oct. 2016
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Pharmacy Continuing Education accredited
Ketamine for Treatment-Refractory Depression - Jun. 2016
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Webinar delivered for College of Psychiatric & Neurologic Pharmacy (CPNP)
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University Teaching
'Psych Block' - Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy 2017-2021
Lecture Topics Delivered (~50 hours/year):
- Review of Neuropharmacology
- Review of Neuroanatomy
- Introduction to Psychiatric Pharmacy
- Mental Status Exam & Suicide Risk
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders including PTSD & OCD
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia therapeutics simulation
- Bipolar Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Debate Facilitator: Controversies in Psychiatric Drugs
