People in therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from the club drug Ecstasy, according to a small study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
- Researchers followed 20 patients who had suffered for an average of 19 years with posttraumatic stress syndrome.
- During two eight-hour therapy sessions, 12 participants took Ecstasy, and eight did not.
- Among those who took the drug, 80% improved, compared to only 20% in the placebo group.
The researchers noted that the long-term effects of Ecstasy are not completely understood, so other studies need to be performed before the drug is prescribed routinely for therapy sessions.
Labels: ecstasy, treatment, ptsd, trauma
Posted By: CRC Health Group