The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the prescription of MDMA and psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to treat some mental health conditions. READ MORE: 9News
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the prescription of MDMA for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression from July 1.
"These are the only conditions where there is currently sufficient evidence for potential benefits in certain patients," the TGA said.Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been approved to treat treatment-resistant depression from July 1."The decision acknowledges the current lack of options for patients with specific treatment-resistant mental illnesses," the TGA said.
There are currently no approved products containing psilocybin or MDMA but the TGA said psychiatrists will be able to access and legally supply "unapproved" medicine containing the drugs.Associate Professor Petra Skeffington at Murdoch University said this is an important step but health providers need to proceed with caution.
"They do however offer hope to thousands of people across Australia where traditional medications have not helped their condition," he said. "With the advent of the threshold for these two drugs being reduced to 'controlled drugs' we can now start new research trials for their effectiveness in treatment."The top 10 highest paying jobs in Australia where you don't need a degree
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