Australia has now become the world’s first country to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms also called psilocybin officially. The government has done this to use these psychedelics for treating mental health issues like depression and PTSD. Read on to know what this means and what its impact can be on mental health.
Australia Permits Magic Mushrooms & MDMA For Medical Usage
According to a report by TimeOut, psychiatrists in Australia can now apply to start prescribing MDA and magic mushrooms as part of therapy in controlled clinical environments. These psychedelics will be used to treat patients who suffer from depression that is resistant to other forms of treatment and also PTSD.
Australian psychiatrists in partnership with Optimi Health can receive these drugs supplied by Mind Medicine Australia. Only licensed psychiatrists can hold permits to deliver and even prescribe these medications. Australia is now the world’s first country to begin this innovative and vital treatment to cure mental health issues.
Dr Mike Musker, a mental health researcher at the University of South Australia threw more light on this in an interview with CNN. He stated that Australian psychiatrists will carefully monitor the use of psychedelics in their treatments. He further called this a game-changer. Also, he explains that patients will have three treatments over five to eight weeks. With each treatment spanning eight hours, the psychiatrist will monitor the patient in person throughout.
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This Will Commence In July 2023
The use of MDMA and magic mushrooms in mental health treatments in Australia commences from July 2023. However, it won’t be free for everyone. The prescriptions will be limited and these drugs will only be used for mental health purposes. They will be prohibited to be used for any other purpose.
This news comes as a surprise to many people as Australia for long has been perceived to be a very conservative nation. But many in the health and medical industry have praised the country for paving the way for a new form of mental health treatment.
Meanwhile, do let us know your thoughts on the usage of MDMA and mushrooms for mental health treatment.
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