New Zealand's pharmaceutical regulator has approved two psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to patients suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder, marking a significant shift in mental health treatment policy.
President Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite reviews of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine, which has been embraced by combat veterans but remains controversial. The order was signed alongside podcast host Joe Rogan.
President Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite reviews of breakthrough psychedelic therapies for PTSD, depression, and trauma, and to reevaluate their status as controlled substances. The order targets substances including psilocybin.
