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The Safety of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Treating PTSD
2:08:51 - 2:15:17 (06:25)
While conducting clinical trials on the use of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating PTSD, researchers found that the rate of suicide and suicide attempts was very low compared to the general population.
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In this episode, the potential use of MDMA in psychotherapy is explored.
2:08:51 - 2:12:07 (03:15)
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In this episode, the potential use of MDMA in psychotherapy is explored. The conversation delves into the history of MDMA, its classification by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and its effects on the brain for therapeutic purposes.
ChapterThe Safety of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Treating PTSD
Episode#202 – Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The FDA requires a disproportionate number of people in the MDMA group to experience suicide attempts or successes compared to the placebo group in order to deem it too dangerous for treatment.
2:12:07 - 2:15:17 (03:10)
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The FDA requires a disproportionate number of people in the MDMA group to experience suicide attempts or successes compared to the placebo group in order to deem it too dangerous for treatment. Past fears of MDMA causing nerve terminal degeneration are unfounded, and recent studies have shown it to be promising in treating PTSD.