What does MDMA have to do with PTSD?
In the United States, it is estimated that 8 million people suffer from PTSD each year, and for too long, modern medicine has struggled to provide a definitive cure for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But, the new era of psychedelic-assisted therapy has ushered in a front-running solution with unprecedented results: MDMA.
What is Psychedelic Assisted Therapy?
When you think of psychedelic drugs, what is the first thing that comes to mind? LSD? Mushrooms with magical properties? Maybe you picture altered states of consciousness and vivid hallucinations that fill your field of vision with a kaleidoscope of colors. What if I told you that psychedelics are being used as part of psychotherapeutic treatment in therapy offices?
A groundbreaking new type of therapy known as psychedelic therapy is slowly emerging in the field of mental health. Continue reading to learn how psychedelics are used by mental health professionals to treat a variety of mental health disorders!