Dr. Michael Mithoefer

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The illegal drug MDMA is found in ecstasy. It could be a promising new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The illegal drug MDMA is found in ecstasy. It could be a promising new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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