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MDMA
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MAPS has raised about $110 million over 35 years to integrate psychedelics into therapeutic practices.
Rick Doblin · Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
MDMA-assisted therapy shows a 67% PTSD remission rate for the dissociative subtype, outperforming traditional therapies.
Rick Doblin · Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
The FDA is expected to approve MDMA for PTSD treatment by the end of 2023, marking a milestone in psychedelic therapy.
Rick Doblin · Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
MDMA enhances memory processing by reducing amygdala activity and increasing connectivity with the hippocampus.
Rick Doblin · Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
The backlash against psychedelics in the 60s was driven by their potential for social change, not just negative experiences.
Rick Doblin · Rick Doblin: Psychedelics
Classic psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin are physiologically safe and non-addictive, acting primarily on the serotonin 2A receptor.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
MDMA is a 'heart trip' psychedelic, contrasting with the 'head trip' of classic psychedelics, with distinct effects on ego and self-perception.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Psilocybin shows an 80% success rate in smoking cessation studies, outperforming traditional methods significantly.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Tobacco and alcohol cause far more deaths than all illegal drugs combined, challenging societal drug focus.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
Psychedelics can potentially shift paradigms in science and creativity, as seen in historical breakthroughs like PCR.
Matthew Johnson · Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics
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