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Apr 24, 2026
The Trump administration moved to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The change is expected to ease research restrictions but will not immediately legalize marijuana.
Apr 20, 2026
Compass Pathways reported positive late-stage COMP360 psilocybin data in treatment-resistant depression and plans FDA talks ahead of a filing between October and December. The update lifted shares across several psychedelics developers.
Apr 19, 2026
Trump signed an executive order to speed FDA review of ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs and said the U.S. would dedicate $50 million to ibogaine research. The FDA is also preparing priority vouchers and steps toward the first U.S. human trials, while ibogaine remains linked to serious heart risks.
Apr 12, 2026
A 34-person trial found that a single 21.5mg intravenous dose of DMT with psychotherapy produced rapid antidepressant effects lasting three to six months. Separate brain-scan research across five psychedelics found a shared pattern of weaker within-network links and stronger communication between brain networks.
Mar 25, 2026
Clinical trials show psychedelic substances like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA combined with therapy can effectively treat depression, anxiety and addiction. Several substances are in Phase III trials, with esketamine already approved for treatment-resistant depression. Research suggests these treatments may work with fewer doses than traditional medications.
Mar 06, 2026
New clinical trials show single doses of psilocybin and LSD produce significant, lasting reductions in OCD and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms for up to 12 weeks, marking a potential shift from daily medication regimens.
Mar 02, 2026
Over 100 children with rare diseases in India have exhausted the Rs 50 lakh financial assistance limit under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021, forcing treatment halts and prompting urgent appeals for continued support.
Feb 16, 2026
A phase IIa clinical trial found that a single intravenous dose of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) with psychological support rapidly reduced depressive symptoms in 34 adults with major depressive disorder, with improvements sustained for up to three months.
