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Benjamin J. Morasco

2 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2025-2026

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Prevalence of Potential Contraindications and Risk Factors Relevant to MDMA-Assisted Therapy Among U.S. Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs August 5, 2026 Catherine S. Hwang, David C. Cameron, Allison O’Neill et al.

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy has emerged as a potential strategy to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We conducted a national serial cross-sectional study of U.S. Veterans with PTSD from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2023, to quantify the prevalence of potential contraindications, risk factors, and drug-drug interactions relevant to MDMA-assisted...

Relationships Among PTSD, Trait Mindfulness, and Factors of SUD in Veterans Enrolled in Specialty SUD Treatment.

Substance use & addiction journal July 1, 2025 Kristoffer L Rehder, Benjamin J Morasco, Sarah Bowen 1 citation

A growing body of evidence points to a role for mindfulness in the development or maintenance of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). However, the mechanisms of this relationship remain unclear in the veteran population. This study seeks to understand how PTSD and facets of mindfulness are associated with factors of SUD in veterans enrolled in a VA...