The Psilocybin Therapy Guide for Ontario

While many therapists now offer psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, it’s important to find a therapist who has extensive experience and has been trained in this type of work. A great place to start is by asking a therapist you’re already working with if they can refer you to someone who offers this service. It’s also a good idea to look into what sort of training programs your potential therapist has gone through, and whether they are accredited or not.

Psilocybin Therapy Guide for Ontario, like other psychedelic drugs, is a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). While possession of the drug in small doses is legal for research purposes, it’s illegal to possess or sell it. In Canada, an exemption must be granted under section 56 of the CDSA for a medical or scientific purpose to access psilocybin. This process is time consuming and expensive, and a lot of the work for obtaining an exemption is done by the patients themselves through various meetings and paperwork with their health care practitioners.

Psilocybin Therapy in British Columbia: Legality, Benefits & Access

However, Health Canada has indicated that it would be preferable for patients to pursue existing regulatory options such as clinical trials or Health Canada’s Special Access Program, rather than applying for a section 56 exemption. In fact, it’s even more difficult to gain approval for a psilocybin-assisted therapeutic experience through these avenues, due to the high level of evidence required to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the drug, and the requirement that a healthcare professional make the request.