THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - US Military to Test Psychedelic Treatment for PTSD.
The Department of Defense (DoD) has approved two studies involving MDMA-assisted therapy for almost 200 active-duty soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The upcoming trials aim to evaluate the effectiveness of MDMA in treating trauma and improving mental health among U.S. military personnel.
The Department of War is funding two studies on MDMA-assisted therapy to address PTSD in U.S. soldiers. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of War has approved two studies involving MDMA-assisted therapy for almost 200 active-duty soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The upcoming trials aim to evaluate the effectiveness of MDMA in treating trauma and improving mental health among U.S. military personnel. DETAIL: The studies involve MDMA-assisted therapy for 186 active-duty soldiers suffering from PTSD. Trials are likely to take place next year and will seek to establish whether MDMA is effective at alleviating mental health problems among U.S. military personnel. Funded through the National Defense …Open