Petition · past parliament
Include nootropic drugs in the whitelist of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
Closed
598 signatures
What the petition asks
Nootropic drugs are the class of drugs that increase cognitive and/or intellectual function in users.
This petition is to whitelist all nootropic drugs that are both non-addictive and relatively safe in that there are no common dangerous side effects and whose therapeutic index is high.
This petition is to whitelist all nootropic drugs that are both non-addictive and relatively safe in that there are no common dangerous side effects and whose therapeutic index is high.
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
598
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Feb 2016
Closed
5 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.