MDMA and PTSD Treatment: Navigating Setbacks and Exploring New Directions

Womble Perspectives

Womble Perspectives
MDMA and PTSD Treatment: Navigating Setbacks and Exploring New Directions
Sep 12, 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson

In recent years, the potential of MDMA as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has generated significant interest within the medical community. The drug, commonly known as ecstasy, has moved beyond its controversial recreational use to become a promising candidate for therapeutic purposes. However, the path to its approval has encountered significant hurdles. Recently, the FDA rejected Lykos Therapeutics' application for MDMA therapy, leaving many to wonder about the future of this approach.

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About the author:
Madeline Campbell, Ph.D.