Article 68FWC Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses

Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses

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Tory Shepherd
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From July, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder and severe depression

After decades of demonisation", psychiatrists will be able to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin in Australia from July this year.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration made the surprise announcement on Friday afternoon.

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