Balancing Safety and Access in Psychedelic Regulation
A national perspective on Alberta’s new Psychedelic Drug Treatment Services framework — balancing safety, accessibility, and innovation.
Developed collaboratively by MAPS Canada with co-author Reverdi Darda, RN, BScN, CHE, this position paper examines Alberta’s pioneering psychedelic drug treatment regulation — the first of its kind in Canada.
The document provides a balanced, evidence-based analysis of how new provincial standards can ensure safety without restricting access for patients who could benefit from psychedelic-assisted therapies.
It offers practical recommendations to improve equity, workforce capacity, and quality of care in the evolving field of psychedelic medicine.
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BALANCING SAFETY AND ACCESS: MAPS Canada’s Response to Alberta's Psychedelic Drug Treatment Services Regulation and Service Standards
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