Is Psychedelic Therapy Legal in Sri Lanka?
Classic psychedelics are prohibited in Sri Lanka, 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
IllegalPsilocybin mushrooms are banned in Sri Lanka (presence/usage rare). Prohibited under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; no therapeutic pathway.
Official source (2026-01) ↗MDMA
IllegalParty to UN 1971 Convention; MDMA prohibited under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. No medical/therapeutic access.
Official source (2025-12) ↗Ibogaine
IllegalNot specifically scheduled; no therapeutic pathway. Restrictive default.
Official source (2026-01) ↗Ketamine
Legal / regulated accessTracked separately — a prescription medicine, excluded from the blended status.
WHO essential medicine; controlled prescription anesthetic in medical use. No psychiatric therapeutic program.
Official source (2025-09) ↗Educational information, not legal advice. Laws change — confirm with the official sources above before making decisions.
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