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The Psychedelic Therapies Executive Order

I Glenn Cohen, Holly Fernandez Lynch, Al Mcguire

JAMA July 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.11892 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Viewpoint Peer reviewed
Topics Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Keywords Executive order Order exchange Medline Ethical issues Drug approval Psychotherapist Engineering ethics
Key points The executive order backs psychedelic drug development and approval, yet ethical and evidence-based issues complicate their clinical integration.

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses the executive order supporting the development and approval of psychedelic drugs and outlines issues surrounding their ethical and evidence-based integration into clinical care.