The Psychedelic Psychiatrist

The remarkable history of MDMA. From birth to medicine.

The Psychedelic Psychiatrist

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Send us Fan Mail MDMA has gotten a lot of traction in the last decade. From receiving the designation as a 'breakthrough therapy' drug for PTSD by the FDA in 2017, to being in the last phases of medicinal approval, its spotlight grows. But where did this molecule come from? How did it come about? Come with us as we share the compelling and fascinating history of this molecule. ACID TEST Book Come visit our website for more information: Innerbloom

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