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Is Psychedelic Therapy Legal in Suriname?

Illegal

Classic psychedelics are prohibited in Suriname, 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

Illegal

Listed in the most restrictive category of the Narcotic Drugs Act controlled-substances list; penalties up to ~13 years. No therapeutic pathway (one of the harshest drug regimes in the region).

Official source (2025-01)

MDMA

Illegal

Schedule I of the Surinamese controlled-substances list; penalties up to ~13 years. No therapeutic pathway.

Official source (2025-01)

Ibogaine

Illegal

No recognised lawful supply or therapeutic pathway; restrictive default given strict regime.

Official source (2025-01)

DMT / Ayahuasca

Illegal

DMT controlled; no traditional/religious exemption identified.

Official source (2025-01)

Ketamine

Legal / regulated access

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

Prescription anaesthetic; lawful medical use.

Official source (2024-01)

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

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