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VA studying MDMA as treatment for veterans’ PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a trial to study the safety and efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The research will also examine its impact on severe mental health disorders and alcohol use disorder.
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