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Royal College Urges More Research on Psychedelics

9/25/2025

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists released a position statement on psychedelics and related substances, urging more research and clinical trials.
Overall evidence is limited, with ketamine the notable exception showing promise for treatment-resistant depression.
It urges a framework for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, notes legal restrictions hinder progress, and calls for neurophysiological research; it does not advocate rescheduling.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists released a position statement on psychedelics and related substances, urging more research and clinical trials.
Overall evidence is limited, with ketamine the notable exception showing promise for treatment-resistant depression.
It urges a framework for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, notes legal restrictions hinder progress, and calls for neurophysiological research; it does not advocate rescheduling.