COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As more people experiment with psychedelic drugs, researchers say that without clear dosage guidelines, users can find themselves in dangerous or overwhelming situations.

Now, Ohio State is stepping up with a new training program to help first responders and health care workers handle those emergencies.

The Ohio State University's Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE) just received a $400,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to launch the PEACE Program. It's designed to help professionals support psychedelic users experiencing adverse reactions.

"Because they're highly regulated and not easily accessible, they're finding ways to get access to them and using them on their own," CPDRE associate director Stacey Armstrong said

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