In their latest bulletin, issued in September 2023, the Colorado Natural Medicine Advisory highlights that the state’s regulated natural medicine program is beginning to find its footing after six months of operation. Notably, answers have been altering to overarching questions concerning the scope of practice for licensed facilitators and compensation specifics for Indigenous practitioners under the ceremonial use exemption. Instrumental in this development have been the board and the broader psychedelic community.
One significant discussion concerns the role of licensed facilitators and their scope of practice. The regulated natural medicine program has been working to define the parameters within which these facilitators can operate.
Furthermore, Indigenous practitioners have been a topic of exploration, specifically regarding whether their labor can receive compensation under the ceremonial use exemption. This issue marks an intersection of cultural reverence and modern regulation solutions.
To achieve these insights, subcommittees have been engaging with experts and assimilating their knowledge into the implementation and regulation processes. It appears that this infusion of expertise has lent considerable strength to the program’s early days, fostering a deepened understanding of all aspects of natural medicine.
While early days still, these steps show promising moves towards establishing a robust and comprehensive natural medicine regulatory framework in Colorado. As the Colorado Natural Medicine Advisory continues to tackle these and other questions, it will undoubtedly shape the future direction of natural medicine in the state.
For further details or to view the original bulletin, access it here.