The Promise of MDMA in the Future Treatment of Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Journal of Student Research May 31, 2024 Mia Panin, Jason Abercrombie
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an often debilitating condition caused by a person’s exposure to traumatic events. Symptoms of PTSD include intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideation, and highly negative and distressing emotional states. Current treatments for PTSD such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and SSRIs and SNRIs are ineffective for a large chunk of patients who seek out...