What is MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy?
Category: Psychotherapy
See also: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (bk-MDMA)
MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)-assisted psychotherapy is a combined approach using MDMA and psychotherapy for the treatment of a variety of conditions. MDMA is taken in the presence of the therapist, and is used to assist with the therapeutic process of psychotherapy.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 3 | 4 | |
| Complex post-traumatic stress disorder | 2 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Empathetic | 3 | |
| Dilated pupil(s) | 2 | |
| Euphoria | 2 | |
| Senses heightened | 2 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Disoriented sense of time | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Felt finished with this treatment | 2 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 |
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