Asian journal of psychiatry

Rules and laws for psychedelics in the US and Europe

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Abstract

Psychedelic drug therapy is being explored for its potential in treating mental health conditions, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety.

  • Psychedelic treatment operates differently from conventional psychiatric methods.
  • Key substances examined include psilocybin, MDMA, mescaline, ketamine, and LSD.
  • Psychedelics are classified as Schedule I substances in the US, indicating potential for misuse.
  • The USFDA is involved in monitoring and expediting the evaluation of psychedelics.
  • Recent FDA guidance supports the safe development of psychedelics for human use.
  • Limited distribution of products like Spravato nasal spray is linked to safety concerns.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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