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By  Leonie Thorne

TGA approves psilocybin and MDMA for use in treating depression and PTSD

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".

International studies looking at psychedelics' ability to treat mental health conditions have shown promising results, however experts have urged caution and called for more research into their long-term effects before making them a mainstream treatment.

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