Psychedelics

Trump Signs Psychedelics Order

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Christian Britschgi | 4.20.2026 9:31 AM

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Trump issues psychedelics order. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow more access to certain psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders.

"Psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine compounds, show potential in clinical studies to address serious mental illnesses for patients whose conditions persist after completing standard therapy," reads the executive order.

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The order directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide expedited review of qualifying psychedelics through the Trump administration's National Priority Voucher program, which promises a one- to two-month review timeline. According to FDA Commissioner Mary Makary, three psychedelic compounds would be reviewed under the program.

The White House order also directs the FDA and the Drug Enforcement Administration to allow patients to access psychedelics through the federal Right To Try Act, which allows people with life-threatening conditions to access "investigational treatment options."

The attorney general is directed to expeditiously reschedule psychedelics that have completed stage........

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