Psilocybin drug class south africa
South Africa, psilocybin is classified as a Schedule 7 substance under the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965, and as an "undesirable dependence-producing substance" under the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act, 1992. This classification places it in the strictest category, alongside drugs like heroin and fentanyl, and traditionally implied no accepted medical use. The legal status is currently undergoing changes: Prior to the recent court ruling, possession, use, and dealing of psilocybin and psilocybin-containing mushrooms were strictly illegal and carried severe penalties. Constitutional Challenge & Interim Relief: A Gauteng High Court judgment on April 23, 2024, found the criminalization of psilocybin and psilocin unconstitutional regarding private use, possession, and cultivation by adults for personal consumption . Current Status: The court suspended the declaration of invalidity for 24 months to allow Par...