Is Psychedelic Therapy Legal in Russia?

Illegal

Classic psychedelics are prohibited in Russia, 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

Psilocybin in any form illegal (List I); spores legal but no therapeutic pathway. Harsh penalties.

Illegal

MDMA on List I of prohibited narcotics; no therapeutic pathway.

Illegal

No special program; prohibitionist regime.

Illegal

DMT Schedule I psychotropic; no exemption.

Illegal

Mescaline on List I of narcotic drugs; no therapeutic pathway.

Legal / regulated access

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

Authorized anaesthetic/veterinary medicine (UN Schedule III); tightly controlled prescription/medical use.

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

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