
UP-TO-DATE, RESEARCH BASED INFORMATION ABOUT PSYCHEDELICS.
Trauma under psychedelics: MDMA shows protective effects during the peritraumatic period
These novel findings suggest that the influence of MDMA during the TE may carry protective effects into the peritraumatic period, possibly mediated through the known effects of MDMA in reducing negative emotions and elevating prosociality. These protective effects in turn may mitigate the development of early psychopathology-related symptoms.
Subjective long-term emotional and social effects of recreational MDMA use: the role of setting and intentions
Our findings suggest that the long-term social-emotional benefits of MDMA are associated with whether users seek self-insight or have mixed intentions.
News just out ... the US FDA plans to respond to MAPS/Lykos MDMA licensing application on August 11th
The FDA has granted the application priority review and has assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of August 11, 2024 to make the review determination.
Self-experience in MDMA assisted therapy of PTSD
MDMA-AT, compared with psychotherapy alone, significantly altered the domains of alexithymia, self-compassion, and altered self-capacities. These findings suggest that MDMA-AT can substantially improve transdiagnostic mental processes associated with poor treatment response.
Will MDMA be licensed in the UK by the end of this year?
If MDMA receives FDA approval this autumn (which seems very likely), then the UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will recognise MDMA within either a 60-day or 110-day timeline. Since the UK has already given MDMA an approval-speeding Innovation Passport, it seems likely that MDMA licensing will follow the 60-day timeline, leading to UK licensing by the end of the year or not long after. Lots of fingers crossed!
Treating posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder comorbidity: Current pharmacological therapies and the future of MDMA-integrated psychotherapy
The following reviews the current research for clinical pharmacotherapies, as well as MDMA-integrative psychotherapy as they pertain to PTSD and AUD in isolation and co-occurrence. Future directions for the role of psychedelic-integrative therapy for the treatment of this comorbidity are discussed.
MAPS PBC announces submission of new drug application to the FDA for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
The FDA has 60 days to determine whether the NDA will be accepted for review and whether it will be a priority or standard review (six months or ten months, respectively).
Does MDMA have treatment potential in sexual dysfunction? A systematic review of outcomes across the female and male sexual response cycles
Our findings suggest that MDMA generally increases sexual desire and intensifies orgasm when achieved. While producing conflicting evidence on sexual arousal in both sexes, MDMA may impair erectile and ejaculatory function in men.
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD in adolescents: rationale, potential, risks, and considerations
Evidence suggests that as an adjunct to therapy, MDMA may reduce avoidance and enable trauma processing, strengthen therapeutic alliance, enhance extinction learning and trauma-related reappraisal, and hold potential beyond PTSD symptoms.
Co-use of MDMA with psilocybin/LSD may buffer against challenging experiences and enhance positive experiences
Findings suggest co-use of MDMA with psilocybin/LSD may buffer against some aspects of challenging experiences and enhance certain positive experiences.
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy with adolescents suffering from PTSD: Do or don’t? a qualitative study with youth, parents, and clinicians
Our findings suggest that when provided with information on what MDMA-assisted psychotherapy entails, adolescents, parents, and clinicians are open to the idea of exploring this type of treatment for adolescents.
How to navigate sex on Molly: We asked sex therapists about the good, the bad - and the cuddly
Sex on molly is not something to jump into hastily without preparation.
Examining associations between MDMA/ecstasy and classic psychedelic use and impairments in social functioning in a U.S. adult sample
Lifetime MDMA/ecstasy use was associated with lowered odds of three of our four social impairment outcomes.
Associations between MDMA/ecstasy use and physical health in a U.S. population-based survey sample
Ecstasy use was also associated with significantly higher odds of better self-reported overall health.
Facing death, returning to life: A qualitative analysis of MDMA-assisted therapy for anxiety associated with life-threatening illness
Participant narratives also showed a reconnection to life and greater emotional resilience in response to trauma and medical relapse.