Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use

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Australia’s drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin — more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms — will soon be used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress.

SYDNEY, Australia —

The two drugs are currently “prohibited substances” and can only be used in closely controlled clinical trials. Mike Musker, a mental health and suicide prevention researcher at the University of South Australia, welcomed the move as “long-awaited”. Musker said the two drugs “reduce inhibitions” and could help people process difficult images and memories.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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