Psychiatrists able to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD from July
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the use of MDMA and psilocybin from magic mushrooms as medicines in Australia. The world-first move is aimed at providing more options for treating difficult mental health conditions, but some experts are urging caution.
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