MDMA-assisted psychotherapy
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MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is the use of prescribed doses of MDMA as an adjunct to psychotherapy sessions. Research suggests that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including Complex PTSD, might improve treatment effectiveness.[1][2][3] In 2017, a Phase II clinical trial led to "breakthrough therapy" designation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for potential use as a treatment for PTSD.[4][5]
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is currently under investigation as a treatment for various other mental health disorders, inclusing Major Depressive Disorder, social anxiety in autistic individuals, alcohol use disorder, and mood disturbances in individuals facing life-threatening illnesses.[6][7][8] The research is controversial[9][10] in part because recreational MDMA use has been associated with harmful effects among some users.[11][9][12]