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The FDA approves clinical trials for medical use of MDMA for PTSD
Posted on 11/30/16 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 1:59 pm
MDMA for PTSD
Americans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, may soon be able to alleviate their symptoms with MDMA, also known as ecstasy.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration green-lighted Phase 3 clinical trials of the otherwise illegal party drug, which is the final step before potentially approving it for medical use, the New York Times reported.
Americans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, may soon be able to alleviate their symptoms with MDMA, also known as ecstasy.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration green-lighted Phase 3 clinical trials of the otherwise illegal party drug, which is the final step before potentially approving it for medical use, the New York Times reported.
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Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:01 pm to HornsLife
And people said marijuana wasn't a gateway drug 
we're screwed as a country.
we're screwed as a country.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:03 pm to HornsLife
This seems like a terrible idea. It would make me feel good for a while, but after coming down off of it I would always sink into a deep, deep depression-like state. I imagine this reaction would only be worse in someone with PTSD. What do they do once popping ecstasy no longer gives them the high?
This post was edited on 11/30/16 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:04 pm to HornsLife
i am a contributor to MAPS (who is doing most of the studies).
I was actually submitted to participate in one of their studies, but didn't meet their requirements.
I was actually submitted to participate in one of their studies, but didn't meet their requirements.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:04 pm to HornsLife
I'm pretty sure the drug was invented for use during therapy sessions so this seems extremely logical.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:05 pm to Hawkeye95
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I was actually submitted to participate in one of their studies, but didn't meet their requirements.
If you need someone to traumatize you so you qualify, please let me know.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:05 pm to HornsLife
Not being able to smoke pot has given me PTSD, Thanks Obama.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:05 pm to HornsLife
I think my ptsd from Katrina is actin up again.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:05 pm to imjustafatkid
quote:they use it as a tool in therapy to break through blocks. its not about making you high, but really addressing your life.
This seems like a terrible idea. It would make me feel good for a while, but after coming down off of it I would always sink into a deep, deep depression-like state. I imagine this reaction would only be worse in someone with PTSD. What do they do once popping ecstacy no longer gives them the high?
they are trying the smae thing with mushrooms, and other psychedelics.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:06 pm to HornsLife
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:07 pm to upgrayedd
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If you need someone to traumatize you so you qualify, please let me know.
They were only taking first responders in phase 2. Can you see me being a first responder? frick no.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:10 pm to HornsLife
hell yeah!!!
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:10 pm to Hawkeye95
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they use it as a tool in therapy to break through blocks. its not about making you high, but really addressing your life.
Sure, but the effect ecstasy has on people is extremely appealing. This seems like it would have a high opportunity for addiction, and then folks will just naturally move on to heroin so they can try to get the high they no longer achieve with ecstasy. Let's not pretend that this mdma will just magically not get people high.
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they are trying the smae thing with mushrooms, and other psychedelics.
Mushrooms make more sense. It isn't the same type of high, and the effect isn't as appealing. Seems like there would be less of a chance for addiction through such a treatment. Dropping acid to treat it, on the other hand, would be a bad idea.
This post was edited on 11/30/16 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:12 pm to imjustafatkid
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Sure, but the effect ecstasy has on people is extremely appealing. This seems like it would have a high opportunity for addiction, and then folks will just naturally move on to heroin so they can try to get the same high.
well MDMA addiction is a thing, the issue is that you actually won't get high if you do it too close to your last dose. I think the risk for addiction is relatively low.
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Mushrooms make more sense. It isn't the same type of high, and the effect isn't as appealing. Seems like there would be less of a chance for addiction through such a treatment. Dropping acid to treat it, on the other hand, would be a bad idea.
well I dunno about any of that, but they are trying new things. early results are very positive.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:13 pm to imjustafatkid
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Sure, but the effect ecstasy has on people is extremely appealing. This seems like it would have a high opportunity for addiction, and then folks will just naturally move on to heroin so they can try to get the high they no longer achieve with ecstasy. Let's not pretend that this mdma will just magically not get people high.
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they are trying the smae thing with mushrooms, and other psychedelics.
Mushrooms make more sense. It isn't the same type of high, and the effect isn't as appealing. Seems like there would be less of a chance for addiction through such a treatment. Dropping acid to treat it, on the other hand, would be a bad idea.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:14 pm to upgrayedd
I have done very many drugs in my day.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:16 pm to Hawkeye95
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well MDMA addiction is a thing, the issue is that you actually won't get high if you do it too close to your last dose. I think the risk for addiction is relatively low.
I mean...sure. If we believe people will use drugs exactly as prescribed and no doctors will misdiagnose PTSD so they can write prescriptions for it. Surely we don't believe that?
This post was edited on 11/30/16 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:21 pm to imjustafatkid
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have done very many drugs in my day.
You think that makes you cool? Huh, cool guy?
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:24 pm to LucasP
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You think that makes you cool? Huh, cool guy?
Nah. Drugs are dumb. I was just answering the question posed by the other poster's meme.
This post was edited on 11/30/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 2:26 pm to imjustafatkid
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Drugs are dumb. I
You're goddamn right they are, and don't let me catch you saying otherwise. Drugs are for losers, and REAL cool guys stay clean.
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