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Hope that psychedelic drugs can erase trauma

Lauren Gravitz

Nature September 29, 2022 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1038/d41586-022-02870-x via Springer Nature

Summary

MDMA shows potential as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but current scientific evidence does not fully support this optimism. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in treating PTSD.

Study at a glance

Key finding MDMA might be able to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, though the supporting science is still lacking.

Abstract

Some researchers are finding clues that MDMA might be able to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But the science has yet to catch up with the optimism. Some researchers are finding clues that MDMA might be able to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. But the science has yet to catch up with the optimism.

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