For the first time ever, active-duty service members will receive MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD in a groundbreaking study at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Funded by a $4.9 million grant from the Department of Defense, this double-blind placebo trial will explore MDMA’s unique ability to enhance psychological flexibility and healing. With a long history of Veterans advocating for psychedelic-assisted therapy, this research marks a critical moment in the military’s approach to mental health, paving the way for more effective treatments for those still in service. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gUb5veKB
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I am kind of speechless...I personally suffer from PTSD and not sure how MDMA (even though it originated from the sassafras tree)...Still doesn't the military consider any illicit drug user a drug addict?? Just wondered because it seems that way in Ontario!
Wow, amazing for the field. Props to the DOD!
wow, that is remarkable!
If they cared about service members they'd be running these trials on us veterans first, then approving it for veterans to use before running test on active duty. The reason they want active duty is because they want to see if they'll follow orders better on it. They've never cared about helping us, just controlling us.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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2wGreat news and groundbreaking work! Look forward to the results ☺️🙌