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FDA Approaching Approval of MDMA Therapy for Veteran PTSD

The potential FDA approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating PTSD in veterans, with initial trials showing promising results.

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  • November 10, 2023
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dustin Nelson, sergeant major, Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, meets with different booths raising awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder during the Lin Weidow Memorial, Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 24, 2018. Members of WWBn-E memorialized a cherished colleague, known for her outstanding dedication in helping recovering service members and having a positive impact on her peers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Gomez)
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The potential FDA approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating PTSD in veterans, with initial trials showing promising results. Juliana Mercer, a Marine Corps veteran and advocate for psychedelic therapies, highlights the effectiveness of these treatments. The shift towards using psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin, which are currently in various stages of clinical trials, represents a significant change in addressing mental health issues among veterans.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Promising Trials for MDMA Therapy: Clinical trials have shown that MDMA-assisted therapy can lead to significant improvements in PTSD symptoms, with a majority of participants experiencing meaningful benefits.
  2. Differentiating Psychedelic Therapies: The therapies involve substances like MDMA and psilocybin, which differ from their street drug counterparts and are used in controlled, therapeutic settings to facilitate introspection and healing.
  3. Growing Veteran Mental Health Crisis: The urgency for effective PTSD treatments is underscored by the high rates of PTSD and suicide among veterans, particularly those who served in recent conflicts.
  4. Legislative Push for Research: Lawmakers are advocating for more research and funding for psychedelic therapy research within the VA, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of the potential benefits of these treatments.
  5. Potential for Wide-Scale Impact: Advocates like Mercer see psychedelic-assisted therapy not only as a solution for veterans’ mental health but also as a revolutionary approach that could transform mental healthcare in the United States.

 

Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/11/08/psychedelics-may-soon-be-available-sort-of-to-treat-vets-with-ptsd/ 

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