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Also, there have been a ton of articles the past year or so talking about how psychedelics appear to be really helpful with depression and PTSD.

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To piggyback off of another poster. There is some interesting research being done on MDMA's effect on trauma therapy. It seems hopeful.

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MDMA appears on track for approval to treat PTSD. If so, other alternative therapies will follow suit, eg, psychedelics.

Forbes article on Phase 3 MDMA Trials for PTSD

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In fact, a recent interim analysis conducted by an independent data monitoring committee (DMC) — a third-party confirmation performed in agreement with the FDA — has reviewed MAPS’s early Phase 3 data at a time when 60% of the subjects had completed the study. That analysis has revealed a 90% or greater probability that the trial will produce statistically significant results when all participants have been treated. In plain English: MAPS is well on course to meet the FDA’s efficacy requirements for approval as a legal prescription drug
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Phase 3 success says a lot about MAPS’ preparedness and ability to show the FDA concrete, repeatable positive outcomes using MDMA as a treatment for PTSD.

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