By Rich Haridy Marking an impressive milestone in the development of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the treatment for Expanded Access, allowing certain patients access to the therapy before full market approval is granted. Ten treatment clinics in the United States are reported as ready to commence...
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Could MDMA help treat mental health conditions?
Ecstasy — or methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) — is a recreational drug that is illegal in the United States. However, some researchers believe that it could aid in mental health therapy. A new study in mice puts this idea to the test. New research in mice investigates what gives MDMA its positive effects on sociability. MDMA is...
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ECSTASY could treat post-traumatic stress disorder: Illegal party drug is given the green light for trials in the mental-health condition
Ecstasy, or MDMA, has received ‘breakthrough status’ by the FDA for PTSD trials This means there is substantial evidence the ‘medication’ could benefit sufferers MDMA is thought to dampen down PTSD triggers, allowing them to be overcome Past studies show 61 out of 107 patients do not have symptoms one year later Assuming sufficient funding, the...