Just like shoulder pads and bleached tips, drugs fall in and out of fashion with the scientific and medical establishment. And perhaps none is having such a renaissance moment as MDMA. Whether you ...

MDMA therapy uses regulated doses of MDMA alongside psychotherapy sessions to help treat certain psychiatric conditions. MDMA increases certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, in the brain.

The key ingredient in the illicit drug known as Ecstasy or Molly may offer profound relief from post-traumatic stress disorder. When paired with intense talk therapy, MDMA drastically eased symptoms ...

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology is reporting on a landmark clinical trial exploring the potential for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in treating subjects with alcohol use ...

Five hundred million years of evolution separates humans from the seafloor-scuttling octopus, an invertebrate that stores most of its brain cells in its eight arms. But over the past few years, marine ...

Congress approved $20 million for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to begin MDMA-assisted therapies, but money isn’t all that’s needed to get the psychotherapy to veterans. Many veteran ...

Mostly known as a ‘party drug,’ MDMA may also have use in therapy for PSTD, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. Share on Pinterest Jamesmcq24/Getty Images The drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine ...

Ketamine and MDMA are different in many ways, but both may have uses in treating severe depression and other mental health conditions. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Many psychedelic drugs exist — of ...

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), once widely known as the recreational drug “ecstasy,” is steadily emerging as a promising addition in psychiatric therapy, particularly for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In small studies around the country, a handful of researchers have ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are exploring psychedelics like MDMA in treating mental health conditions. Craig Hastings/Getty Images Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition ...

The Defense Department is committing two $4.9 million grants to study the effects of MDMA on post-traumatic stress disorder, one of which will enroll active-duty troops as subjects. Pictured is ...