The F.D.A. recently gave permission for large-scale trials of the drug MDMA, or ecstasy. Research and previous trials has shown the drug being effective in treating PTSD. Today we will look into illegal substances and their possible futures as prescription medications.
Guests:
- Rick Doblin, Founder and Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
- Nicholas Blackston, marine veteran, served in Iraq, Participant in the MDMA drug trial
- Dr. Anthony Bossis, Co-Principal Investigator for NYU’s Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study
This show aired originally December 13th, 2016.