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MDMA-Assisted Therapy

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Therapeutic protocol combining MDMA with psychotherapy, primarily studied for PTSD treatment.

Example: The VA opened its first-ever veteran MDMA trial in 2026 — see our full rundown of that program and the separate active-duty trial running alongside it.

What is MDMA-assisted therapy?

A therapeutic protocol combining MDMA with psychotherapy, primarily studied for PTSD treatment.

Is MDMA-assisted therapy available to veterans?

The VA opened its first-ever veteran MDMA trial in 2026, alongside a separate active-duty trial running at the same time. See our full rundown.

Is MDMA-assisted therapy FDA-approved?

No. See the MDMA and Rysanso entries for where the resubmitted application stands.

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