Is Psychedelic Therapy Legal in Philippines?
Classic psychedelics are prohibited in Philippines, 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.
Psilocybin
IllegalMDMA/ecstasy and most psychedelics are dangerous drugs under RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 2002). Psilocybin is not explicitly named in the schedule (enforcement ambiguity reported), but no therapeutic pathway exists and the board can list substances.
Official source (2002-06) ↗MDMA
IllegalMDMA (ecstasy) is a listed dangerous drug under RA 9165; possession/use carries severe penalties up to life imprisonment. No medical/therapeutic access.
Official source (2002-06) ↗Ibogaine
IllegalNot specifically scheduled; no therapeutic pathway. Restrictive default; Dangerous Drugs Board may list additional substances.
Official source (2026-01) ↗Ketamine
Legal / regulated accessTracked separately — a prescription medicine, excluded from the blended status.
WHO essential medicine; a regulated prescription anesthetic in medical use, monitored by the Dangerous Drugs Board.
Official source (2025-09) ↗Educational information, not legal advice. Laws change — confirm with the official sources above before making decisions.
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