VA launches MDMA‐assisted mental health therapy trial

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MDMA‐assisted therapy for treating severe mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder, a news release announced May 26.

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Mental Health Weekly
Published
2026-05-29
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https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34891
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Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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VA launches MDMA‐assisted mental health therapy trial

Valerie A. Canady
Mental Health Weekly
Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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VA launches MDMA‐assisted mental health therapy trial

Valerie A. Canady
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Abstract

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MDMA‐assisted therapy for treating severe mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder, a news release announced May 26.

Mental Health WeeklyVol. 36(22)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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