Australia Becomes First Nation To Allow Medical Use of Magic Mushrooms and MDMA
Longevity Live, February 15, 2023
In recent years, the opinion of psychedelic drugs has shifted, especially with growing research suggesting their potential as health-improving medicines. Now, in a groundbreaking decision, Australia recently announced that as of July 1st, it would legalize the use of psilocybin and MDMA – for health conditions of course.
From Magic Mushrooms to Meds
Australian Financial Review, February 12, 2023
The TGA’s approval of the psychedelics MDMA and psilocybin as medicines has generated anxiety about a lack of regulation, but also optimism that they might succeed where other treatments fail.
Australia just legalised MDMA to treat mental health. Could Europe do the same?
Euro News, February 10, 2023
This week, Australia has announced it will officially recognise psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin as medical treatments for conditions including PTSD, depression, alcoholism and eating disorders.
The news has come as a bit of a surprise; Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) overruled the use of psychedelic drugs as recently as December 2021.
What went right this week: psychedelics for mental health, plus more
Positive News, February 9, 2023
Australia has become the first country to recognise psychedelics as medicines for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The landmark decision by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration means that MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) and psilocybin – the active compound in ‘magic’ mushrooms – will finally be available on prescription after decades of demonisation.
Magic Cure Or An Expensive Trip? Psychedelics Explained
The Quicky - Mamamia Podcasts, February 9, 2023
In today’s episode of The Quicky, Tania de Jong and Vanessa Bortolin sit down to discuss psychedelic treatment for mental illness, the recently announced TGA decision, and Vanessa’s tragic story.
Australia Becomes The First Country To Approve MDMA And Psilocybin For Medical Use
EDM Tunes, February 8, 2023
Hooray for Australia! Today, Australia became the first country to approve the use of two psychedelics for medical purposes. The psychedelics in question are MDMA, better known by its street name ecstasy, and psilocybin found mainly in mushrooms. This marks a historical move, as Australia becomes the first country to approve both substances for medical use. The reactions to the legalization of these psychedelic substances have been mixed.
Psychedelics May Be Part of U.S. Medicine Sooner Than You Think
Time, February 8, 2023
It came as a surprise to many when, on Feb. 3, Australian regulators announced that medicines containing the psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin can soon be used there to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression, respectively. That decision makes Australia the first country in the world to formally recognize the therapeutic use of psychedelics.
Other countries, including the U.S., may be headed toward a similar outcome, some experts say.
TGA Approves Psilocybin, MDMA for Mental Health Treatment
Man of Many, February 8, 2023
To the surprise of many in the healthcare community, mushrooms and ecstasy will be available by prescription from authorised psychiatrists to treat depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in controlled conditions from 1 July. Much like the approval of Medicinal Cannabis back in 2016, Australia’s medical regulator shock decision has opened the door to alternative mental health treatments following the promising results from international studies investigating the role MDMA and Psilocybin can play in treating mental health conditions.
VIDEO – Gravitas: Australia approves medical use of MDMA
WION, February 8, 2023
Australia has become the first nation to approve the legal use of MDMA & Psilocybin. These ‘psychedelic therapies’ can now be availed by the people. Molly Gambhir reports.
Prescribing MDMA and psilocybin: who will get the drugs and how will they help?
The Guardian, February 7, 2023
Explainer: doctors say the drugs can help patients work through psychotherapy for PTSD – a condition that will affect one in five people in their lifetimes.
TGA approves magic mushrooms to treat mental health conditions
6PR Perth, February 6, 2023
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the use of psychedelic drugs to treat certain mental health conditions. Drugs such as magic mushrooms and MDMA will be allowed to be prescribed for certain conditions such as depression and PTSD.
Australia will be one of the first countries to recognise psychedelic drugs as medicine. Health Insurance Fund CEO Justin James told Oliver Peterson at Perth Live it is a welcome announcement.
Australia is the first country to allow MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use
Time Out, February 6, 2023
Following a recent landmark announcement by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), specialised psychiatrists will now be able to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin to patients with specific treatment-resistant mental illnesses. The move has been praised by those in the health and medical industry.
Biotechs scramble as Australia leads world in psychedelics
Financial Review, February 6, 2023
Biotechs backed by billionaires Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart are racing to get psychedelic therapies ready for market after Australia became only the second country to approve their use to treat depression and PTSD.
TGA approval for MDMA and psilocybin ‘huge relief’ for air force veteran with severe depression
ABC News, February 6, 2023
Air Force Veteran and MMA Chapter Leader Michael Raymond shares his reaction to the rescheduling of MDMA & psilocybin with ABC News.
TGA’s approval of MDMA and Psilocybin for medical use is a result of ‘renewed interest’
Sky News, February 6, 2023
Neuromedicines Discovery Centre Deputy Director Professor Chris Langmead comments on the TGA’s rescheduling of MDMA and psilocybin.
Australia The First Nation To Approve The Legal Use Of MDMA And Psilocybin
Forbes, February 6, 2023
Following decades hidden in the shadows, psychedelic drugs are at last being recognized by governments around the world as potentially life-saving medicines. Now a recent landmark decision by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will soon put that idea into legal practice and make it possible for psychiatrists to prescribe psilocybin and MDMA as early as July of this year.
TGA psychedelics decision met with relief, cautious optimism and ‘serious reservations’
ABC News, February 5, 2023
Advocates have welcomed a surprise decision from Australia’s drug regulator to approve two psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, but some clinicians are concerned the decision may be premature.
VIDEO: Hope For PTSD & Depression Sufferers With MDMA & Psilocybin Treatment
The Project, February 5, 2023
Australia has just become the first country to legalise Magic Mushrooms and MDMA as medicines. It is hoped they’ll soon provide a glimmer of hope for the millions of Aussies living with depression and PTSD. Air Force veteran Michael Raymond and spokesperson for Mind Medicine Australia joins us.
TGA approved psychedelics for mental health may stop ‘backyard prescribing’
News.com.au, February 4, 2023
Video coverage discussing the TGA’s decision to reschedule psilocybin and MDMA for medical use, featuring Brain & Mind Centre Co-Director Professor Ian Hickie.
VIDEO: TGA approves use of psychedelics to treat mental health
ABC News, February 4, 2023
ABC TV News’ coverage of the TGA’s decision to reschedule psilocybin and MDMA for medical use.