FDA Grants Breakthrough MDMA Research w/ MAPS

in #science7 years ago (edited)

Incredible news came out yesterday from MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). They've just announced an agreement with the FDA to further the research of MDMA, in respects to solving one of societies greatest crises: PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

I'd mark this day as a huge win for all PTSD victims✨

Thanks to the "War on Drugs", MDMA was once thought to be nothing but a recreational drug. Thus, igniting politicians to write emergency policies banning its use and classifying it as a Schedule 1 - "high potential for abuse".
This holds true for many other chemicals being ignorantly scheduled, ultimately hampering research & studies for potential [future] medical uses.

Here are some quick facts on the subject(s):

PTSD:

  • Directly experiencing traumatic events
  • Persistent fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame
  • Flashbacks
  • High level’s of anxiety
  • Problems w/ concentration
  • Exaggerated startle responses
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • 27% of suicides are associated with PTSD

MDMA:

  • Mild to extreme mood lift, euphoria
  • Increased willingness to communicate
  • Increase in energy (stimulation)
  • Decreased fear, anxiety, & insecurities
  • Feelings of love and empathy
  • Enhanced awareness
  • Releases Oxytocin(hormone released in breastfeeding mothers facilitating attachment & bonding


[MDMA Therapy Vid]

Could MDMA be the antibiotic psychologists have been waiting for❓❗

Give me your thoughts 💡

Sources:
https://erowid.org/splash.php
https://www.wikipedia.org/
http://www.maps.org/
http://reset.me/

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@narashi - I know this is something you'd appreciate :-)

I love you for many reasons. This entry is one small portion of that. <3

My heart sings with this entry! As someone with c-PTSD, and my experience with MDMA, I am absolutely thrilled to hear of this new breakthrough! Thank you so much for taking the time in educating yourself and sharing this topic. So much love to you! <3

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