A revolution in the use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health issues experienced a setback in early August when the FDA declined to approve MMDA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Host Stephanie Kennan provides important context to the FDA’s decision, which came as the agency has faced criticism for approving therapies without convincing evidence. She outlines the fallout, including a peer-reviewed journal’s decision to retract three papers about MMDA-assisted psychotherapy. She also looks ahead, explaining that, while this first attempt for MMDA stalled, other companies are working on their own applications.
Episode 33: August 29, 2024
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