Big news for MDMA-assisted therapy. Here are a couple takes on it:
https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/breaking-news-federal-regulators
https://psychedelicinvest.com/fda-denies-lykos-and-requests-another-trial/
F.D.A. Panel Votes Against MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD
The Food and Drug Administration’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted overwhelmingly to reject MDMA-assisted therapy in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
The FDA will issue its final decision on the matter in mid-August but in the majority of cases, the federal agency’s decisions align with the vote of the independent panelists on advisory committees.
Read moreMDMA Trials for PTSD Facing Setbacks?
Two articles cover this recent update.
npr: Misconduct claims may derail MDMA psychedelic treatment for PTSD
Axios: Landmark review spotlights challenge of judging psychedelic therapies
Read moreMDMA for PTSD
MDMA therapy for PTSD could become a new treatment option for millions of people living with trauma. The clinical evidence is growing.
Read morePsychedelic Research, Risks and Benefits
Here a UC researcher discusses how psychedelics show promise for treating PTSD and anxiety, but risks remain.
Read moreMDMA-Assisted Therapy and PTSD
Here’s the official statement from MAPS!
The results confirmed findings from MAPP1; no serious adverse events were observed among the participants
In a first for psychedelic-assisted therapy trials, more than half of MAPP2 participants identify as people of color
MDMA and Chronic Pain
Iboga for PTSD for Vets
Veterans are turning to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing.
Read moreEcstasy and Psilocybin Are Shaking Up Psychiatry
Researchers are looking at how to safely administer powerful psychedelics for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Read moreMDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD Achieves Successful Results!
Great news! The first Phase 3 trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) replicated and expanded on Phase 2 results indicating MDMA-assisted therapy may be an effective and cost-saving treatment for PTSD resulting from any cause.
Read moreAyahuasca for Vets?
Ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic brew, draws thousands of people each year — including former soldiers — who are seeking healing from trauma.
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