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.
Australian approval of MDMA and psilocybin a ‘baby step in the right direction’, medical experts say
The Guardian, February 4, 2023
Psychiatrists have cautiously welcomed the ability to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin, saying it’s a “baby step in the right direction”.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced on Friday that, from July, approved psychiatrists would be able to prescribe MDMA (ecstasy) for post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) for treatment-resistant depression.
MDMA and magic mushrooms to be prescribed by psychiatrists
Cairns Post, February 4, 2023
MDMA and magic mushrooms can now be prescribed by psychiatrists to help treat some mental conditions.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced on Friday the drugs would be removed from the Poisons Standard prohibited substances to the controlled medicines classification.
Huge News: MDMA & Magic Mushrooms Will Soon Be Legal To Treat PTSD & Depression In Australia
Pedestrian, February 4, 2023
In a world first, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has signed off on the use of MDMA and Psilocybin (the chemical compound present in magic mushrooms) for medicinal purposes in Australia. We simply love to see it.
Australia approves MDMA and Psilocybin as Medicines
MM News, February 4, 2023
Australia has announced it will officially recognize MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, for treatment-resistant depression.
TGA approves psilocybin, MDMA for treating depression and PTSD
Prensa Latina News, February 4, 2023
Australia’s medical regulator has passed the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions, making the country one of the first in the world to officially recognize MDMA (ecstasy) and psilocybin as medicines.
Australia’s Rescheduling of MDMA & Psilocybin Could Change…Everything?
The Trip Report, February 4, 2023
Welcome to this week’s Trip Report by Beckley Waves.
The original title of today’s post was “Bridging the Gap” since I sense that the psychedelic field has entered the “slope of creating psychedelic infrastructure” that will bridge the gap between the increasing demand (that is currently turning to the underground) and safely, effectively and legally meeting that demand.
But then Australia went and legalized MDMA and Psilocybin…
MDMA and psilocybin approved by TGA for medical use in Australia
7 News, February 3, 2023
People suffering serious mental health conditions will be able to be prescribed psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin within six months.
The Therapeutic Good Administration made the decision following calls to reclassify the substances, but only specifically authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe them.
MDMA and psilocybin approved to treat some mental health conditions from July 1
9 News, February 3, 2023
MDMA and psilocybin have been approved to treat some mental health conditions by Australia’s health regulatory body.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the prescription of MDMA for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) for treatment-resistant depression from July 1.
MDMA and magic mushrooms approved for medical use in Australia after TGA ruling
Sky News, February 3, 2023
MDMA and psilocybin have been approved for use by psychiatrists to treat people suffering from serious mental health conditions.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Friday approved the prescription of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression.
TGA approves psilocybin and MDMA for use in treating depression and PTSD
ABC News, February 3, 2023
Australia’s medical regulator has approved the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions, making the country one of the first in the world to “officially recognise MDMA and psilocybin as medicines”.
Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses
The Guardian, February 3, 2023
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.
Australia is legalising mushrooms and MDMA for medical use
Dazed, February 3, 2023
Australia is to become the first country to recognise MDMA and magic mushrooms as medicine. The news was announced this afternoon (February 3), with both drugs set to be prescribed in cases of treatment-resistant mental illnesses.
TGA approves MDMA and psilocybin for therapeutic use in ‘controlled medical settings’
The Australian, February 3, 2023
Australia will allow psychedelic drugs to be used in the treatment of specific health conditions from July 1.
On Friday the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced changes to the classification of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, and MDMA, allowing the prescription of medicines containing these compounds.
Australia approves medical magic mushrooms and ecstasy
Deutsche Welle, February 3, 2023
Australian authorities have announced that they will allow MDMA and psilocybin — the respective active ingredients of ecstasy pills and magic mushrooms — for medical treatments.
Australia to legalise use of MDMA and magic mushrooms for treating depression
WION, February 3, 2023
The drug watchdog of Australia on Friday announced that the authorities will be soon legalising psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin, which are commonly known as magic mushrooms and ecstasy, for treating patients who are suffering from depression and post-traumatic stress.
Australia becomes first country to recognise psychedelics as medicines
Sydney Morning Herald, February 3, 2023
Australia has become the first country to recognise psychedelics as medicines, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration took researchers by surprise and approved the psychedelic substances in magic mushrooms and MDMA for use by people with certain mental health conditions.
Australia to Legalize MDMA And Magic Mushrooms for Medical Use
Voice of America, February 3, 2023
Australia announced on Friday 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. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has found that the altered state of consciousness provided by these drugs can help patients.
TGA approves MDMA, psilocybin for mental health treatment
Business News Australia, February 3, 2023
Australia’s therapeutics regulator has announced today that psychiatrists will soon be able to prescribe psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin to treat patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the First Time
Wired, February 3, 2023
In a world-first, Australia has announced it will officially recognize MDMA and psilocybin as medicines.