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    Connecticut

    Mixed

    Last updated May 1, 2025

    This is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently. Consult qualified legal counsel in Connecticut for specific guidance.

    Substance-by-Substance Status

    KetamineLegal
    PsilocybinTrials Only
    MDMATrials Only
    AyahuascaIllegal
    IbogaineIllegal

    Policies & Regulations

    Medical Program

    Proposed

    Connecticut passed a bill in 2023 establishing a Psychedelic Treatment Advisory Board to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and MDMA. The board is expected to make recommendations to the legislature. Yale University is conducting active research on psilocybin for depression.

    What's Allowed

    • •Ketamine therapy through licensed providers
    • •Yale-based clinical trials

    Not Allowed

    • •Psychedelic therapy outside clinical trials
    • •Commercial psychedelic services

    How to Access

    1. 1.Seek ketamine therapy through licensed providers
    2. 2.Contact Yale for clinical trial participation
    3. 3.Monitor advisory board recommendations

    Official Resources

    Connecticut Psychedelic Treatment Advisory Board

    Last updated: May 1, 2025

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