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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses

Ecstasy pills in a man's hand
Experts say the decision will make Australia the first country in the world to officially recognise MDMA and psilocybin as medicines. Photograph: Westmacott/Alamy

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.

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