"MDMA's Potential FDA Approval for PTSD Therapy by 2024"

1 min read
Source: Fox News
"MDMA's Potential FDA Approval for PTSD Therapy by 2024"
Photo: Fox News
TL;DR

A recent study sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) suggests that MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly, can effectively reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study involved 104 participants with PTSD who were randomly assigned to receive either MDMA or a placebo pill during three therapy sessions. Results showed that 86% of the MDMA group experienced improvement in PTSD symptoms compared to 69% in the placebo group. Additionally, 72% of the MDMA group no longer met the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis after the study. The therapy could potentially be approved by the FDA by 2024, following further research and evaluation.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on Fox News