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NIH Workshop on Psychedelics as Therapeutics

12 January 2022

Washington, D.C.

United States

To learn what does Science can tell about the gaps, challenges, and opportunities on psychedelics as therapeutics, the US National Institute on (NIDA), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and National Institute on and (NIAAA) will host a virtual and free workshop on January 12 and 13, 2022.

NIH Workshop on Psychedelics as Therapeutics: Gaps, Challenges and Opportunities

12 January 2022

Washington DC

United States

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-on-psychedelics-as-therapeutics-gaps-challenges-opportunities-tickets-216497739567?keep_tld=1

The NIH Workshop on Psychedelics as Therapeutics is sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health,

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