FAQ
Mexico: common questions
Is psychedelic therapy legal in Mexico?
We have not confirmed permission for psychedelic therapy here. Illegal; indigenous carve-out. Check the exact activity with the relevant authority.
What does the current law say?
Psilocybin mushrooms are listed as prohibited substances under the Ley General de Salud (art. 245). In practice, traditional indigenous ceremonial use, particularly among Mazatec communities in Oaxaca, is tolerated and culturally protected, but this tolerance does not extend to a regulated commercial market., Mexico prohibits psilocybin under its General Health Law, with a long-standing tolerance for indigenous ceremonial use. There is no licensed access program; proposed reforms have not passed. Retreats serving foreigners operate in a legal gray area.
What does that mean for me?
There is no license, registry, or government oversight for psychedelic services in Mexico. Retreats in places like Oaxaca operate without formal legal authorization; quality and safety vary widely and there is no regulator to complain to. If you consider a retreat in Mexico, vet the operator carefully: medical screening, facilitator credentials, and emergency protocols matter more here than anywhere.
Who licenses providers here?
We don't have a licensing authority on record for listed providers here.
How many providers are listed, and are their licenses confirmed?
6 listed; 0 with a license confirmed against an official registry.
What services can I find?
Medical ibogaine treatment, Ibogaine programs.
Which remote stages are documented?
No stage-specific remote arrangement is documented in these listings. 0 unique listings have a remote-service or support record. Unknown arrangements are not evidence that remote support is unavailable. Preparation and integration are separate from administration; these records do not establish legal permission or clinical eligibility for remote treatment.
Is this legal advice?
No. Laws change often, confirm with the official sources below or a licensed attorney.
Official sources
- Official recordSource checked 2026-10-12Codigo Penal Federal (arts. 195 bis, 198)
