Veterans and Lawmakers Lobby for Approval of MDMA Therapy
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Veterans and Lawmakers Lobby for Approval of MDMA Therapy

The F.D.A. is poised to rule on the therapeutic use of the club drug Ecstasy, a potential watershed moment in the nascent field of psychedelic medicine.
FDA Reviews MDMA Therapy for PTSD, Citing Health Risks and Study Flaws
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FDA Reviews MDMA Therapy for PTSD, Citing Health Risks and Study Flaws

The agency’s staff analysis suggests that approval of the illegal drug known as Ecstasy for treatment of PTSD is far from certain, with advisers meeting next week to consider the proposed therapy.