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Psychedelic 'breakthrough' therapies approved in Australia for PTSD, depression

  • Psychedelic drugs showing promising results in clinical trials for mental health conditions
  • Australia has become one of the first countries to allow the medical use of MDMA and magic mushrooms for certain mental health conditions.
  • The reclassification of these drugs in Australia was based on trials that found them to be relatively safe in a medically-controlled environment.
  • Australia is the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • The use of psychedelics in treatment is not endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association, and more research is needed on their efficacy and risks.
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