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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is considering rescheduling psilocybin and MDMA from their current classification as Schedule 9 prohibited substances to Schedule 8 controlled substances. This would allow psychiatrists to use these drugs in combination with psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Here’s why we believe that would be a good idea. A bit of background On February 3, the TGA announced an interim decision to retain psilocybin and MDMA as Schedule 9 drugs. The TGA cited limited evidence of therapeutic benefit, safety concerns, potential for abuse, and lack of suitably trained psychiatrists. But the final ruling, which was expected on April 22, has now been delayed while the TGA seek independent expert advice on the “therapeutic value, risks, and benefits to public health” of the change. ....
Disclosure statement Stephen Bright is a Director of the DGR-1 charity, Psychedelic Research in Science & Medicine Ltd (PRISM). Stephen Bright has had no formal association with Mind Medicine Australia, except through its allocated funding of PRISM s support of clinical research at St Vincent s Hospital Melbourne. Martin Williams is Executive Director of the DGR-1 charity, Psychedelic Research in Science & Medicine Ltd (PRISM), and receives fellowship funding from the Vasudhara Foundation. Martin Williams previously consulted to Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) as Scientific Officer, from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. PRISM received tax-deductible donations from MMA in March and November 2019, allocated entirely to the first year of the St Vincent s Hospital Melbourne clinical trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy for anxiety and depression associated with terminal illness. Martin Williams resigned from the role of Scientific Officer with MMA on 4 April 2020, and PRISM termin ....