Is Psychedelic Therapy Legal in Paraguay?

Illegal

Classic psychedelics are prohibited in Paraguay, with no lawful pathway for supervised therapeutic use.

Status by substance

Statuses reflect lawful access for supervised therapeutic use — not recreational legality. Last reviewed 2026-06.

Illegal

Prohibited under Law 1340/88, which incorporates the substances in the UN Single Convention annex; psilocybin scheduled. No therapeutic pathway.

Illegal

Highly illegal under Law 1340/88; penalties up to 10-20 years. No therapeutic pathway.

Illegal

No recognised lawful supply or therapeutic pathway; restrictive default.

Illegal

DMT controlled; no traditional/religious exemption identified.

Legal / regulated access

Tracked separately — a prescription medicine, excluded from the blended status.

Prescription anaesthetic; lawful medical use.

Educational information, not legal advice. Laws change — confirm with the official sources above before making decisions.

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