New research in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology shows the therapeutic relationship's strength is key in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), indicating better outcomes with a stronger alliance.
A study published in Nature Medicine shows MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduces symptoms in individuals with severe PTSD, offering promising results for those unresponsive to traditional treatments, and is well-tolerated with few side effects.
Researchers have uncovered surprising findings about the effects of two commonly known drugs, MDMA (commonly referred to as ecstasy) and methamphetamine, on human connection and feelings of closeness with conversation partners. Contrary to expectations, both drugs were found to enhance...
An open label study of a group of individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who also reported suffering chronic pain showed that MDMA-assisted therapy led to significant reduction in pain intensity and pain-related disability in participants with highest levels...
It is widely known that doing drugs can cause neurological impairments, but it can be difficult to know why. A study published in NeuroImage: Clinical provides evidence that chronic MDMA may not cause white matter lesions that are seen from...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur following exposure to a traumatic or repeated stressful events. It is commonly experienced by military veterans and first responders. While available treatments may not work for everyone, recent...
A study of a large, nationally representative sample of U.S. adults has revealed that those who reported lifetime use of ecstasy (i.e., using ecstasy at least once in their life) were less likely to report having difficulty dealing with strangers,...
A new experiment in Japan showed that when mice are exposed to a chronic social defeat stress condition, they develop a number of adverse health conditions. But these adverse health conditions were absent in mice that were repeatedly injected with...
MDMA-assisted therapy reduces eating disorder symptoms in adults with severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.
The drug MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) might not produce depressive "comedowns" when used in a controlled clinical setting, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The findings offers some initial evidence that declines in mood and cognition in the...
Low doses of MDMA do not appear to cause negative effects in rodent models of addiction and depression, according to new research published in Psychopharmacology. But doses higher than 3 mg/kg result in observable impairments.
New research provides evidence that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy can improve and extend lives of patients with chronic and severe posttraumatic stress disorder while also reducing healthcare costs. The findings have been published in the journal PLOS One.
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy might help improve sleep in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a secondary analysis of data collected from randomized, double-blind Phase 2 trials. The new findings appear in the Journal of Traumatic Stress. "People with PTSD...
A study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry lends support for a relationship-based approach to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The researchers tested the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy, a couples therapy tailored to patients with PTSD and...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects roughly 7 million people in the United States alone. It is associated with a variety of comorbid conditions, including depression, anxiety, and increased risk of heart attack. Developing effective new therapies to combat it is...