Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Legalise and fund research on use of psilocybin mushrooms for medical purposes
Closed
147 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to fund research on psilocybin mushrooms and how they can be used by doctors to treat mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, and addictions to alcohol or other harmful drugs.
Magic mushrooms are not addictive in the same way as harmful drugs such as cocaine and I believe that they should be allowed to be medically used by doctors in a safe and controlled way. The Government should legalise their use for medial purposes and fund research into how they can best be used for medical purposes.
Timeline
| 4 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
147
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
4 Sep 2020
Closed
4 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.