The situations way more complex than just a "debate". Psilocybin clearly has benefits for mental health treatment - but taking it off class A schedule 1 creates obvious #security risks of #diversion - especially with the #NHS being on the ropes and a lot of disgruntled staff with low morale.

There have also already been quite a few private #pharmacists nicked and struck off for diversion and/or loose prescription of other #ControlledDrugs

This needs to be addressed before any change to #drugs laws (or even if they do happen, healthcare professionals are going to be too wary of prescribing the stuff anyway for fear of making a career-limiting move or even getting in legal trouble), this is already affecting #ADHD patients who could benefit from #amfetamines

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg936l88e7o

Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

BBC News