The illegal drug MDMA is found in ecstasy. It could be a promising new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for large-scale clinical trials of the drug for PTSD patients. It’s a step toward approving it for prescription use.
How ecstasy can help with PTSD symptoms
Credits
Guests:
CJ Hardin - U.S. Army veteran,
Dr. Michael Mithoefer - Psychiatrist
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Sarah Sweeney,
Anna Scott,
Jolie Myers,
Christian Bordal,
Amy Ta,
Michell Eloy