MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review
Monika Nowak, Julia Górczyńska, Michał Gebuza
Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology January 1, 2023 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.5114/fpn.2023.133519 via OpenAlex
Summary
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy shows promise in treating PTSD in adults, according to a literature review. The review discusses various studies that highlight the effectiveness of MDMA in enhancing therapeutic outcomes for individuals with PTSD. This approach may lead to significant improvements in symptoms and overall well-being, though further research is necessary to fully understand its efficacy and safety.
Study at a glance
| Design | literature review |
|---|---|
| Population | adults with PTSD |
| Key finding | MDMA-assisted psychotherapy may significantly improve symptoms of PTSD in adults. |
Abstract
AMA Nowak M, Górczyńska J, Gebuza M. MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review. Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology/Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii. 2023;39(2):131-142. doi:10.5114/fpn.2023.133519. APA Nowak, M., Górczyńska, J., & Gebuza, M. (2023). MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review. Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology/Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii, 39(2), 131-142. https://doi.org/10.5114/fpn.2023.133519 Chicago Nowak, Monika, Julia Górczyńska, and Michał Gebuza. 2023. "MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review". Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology/Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii 39 (2): 131-142. doi:10.5114/fpn.2023.133519. Harvard Nowak, M., Górczyńska, J., and Gebuza, M. (2023). MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review. Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology/Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii, 39(2), pp.131-142. https://doi.org/10.5114/fpn.2023.133519 MLA Nowak, Monika et al. "MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review." Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology/Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii, vol. 39, no. 2, 2023, pp. 131-142. doi:10.5114/fpn.2023.133519. Vancouver Nowak M, Górczyńska J, Gebuza M. MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD in adults – literature review. Pharmacotherapy in Psychiatry and Neurology/Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii. 2023;39(2):131-142. doi:10.5114/fpn.2023.133519.