Mdma

On July 1st, 2023, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will begin allowing government-registered psychiatrists to use MDMA in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression. Australia joins Canada, Israel, and the United States in establishing a policy permitting the use of an unapproved drug outside of clinical…

A love poem for the war on drugs. — This is a freewriting exercise I did to escape the stress of my Linguistics final, which is currently driving me insane. It’s about the war on drugs, and specifically the 1985 banning of the drug MDMA and the subsequent lawsuit that was filed by hundreds of psychotherapists who had been…

Can MDMA be used in therapy? This intriguing question has been at the forefront of the psychopharmacology and mental health fields in recent years. Researchers and therapists alike are eager to explore its potential benefits and applications. Yes, MDMA can be used in therapy. In fact, it has shown promising…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. Traditional treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, have been shown to provide relief for many patients. However, many individuals continue to struggle with PTSD despite receiving these treatments. In recent years, there has been…

Most people think of MDMA, Ecstasy, and Molly as the same thing- a party drug for festivals, dancing, and sex. That’s not exactly true. My readings and research helped me see that: MDMA is one chemical substance. Ecstasy and Molly can sometimes be a combination of substances. …

When it come to psychedelics, scientists are either for or against it’s use. There is very little in between. In the recent Netflix documentary on psychedelics called How to Change your Mind, there isn’t a single scientist that gives an opposing view. …

Recent scientific trials on the efficacy of MDMA assisted therapy has created lots of excitement around a ‘breakthrough treatment’ for those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Particularly following the promising start and ultimate shut down of drug-assisted therapy trials in the 1960’s. (Nature Medicine) …

MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MAT) is one step closer to becoming medically available. After an epic 36-year long journey, the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation has completed data collection for the Phase 3 study of MAT for PTSD. As of November 22, 2022, the data set has been locked and is now ready…