Psychiatrists and researchers are using a notorious party drug to treat veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and are asking the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand the program.Scientists say methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) produces an experience described as "inhibiting the subjective fear response to an emotional threat." Late night rave-goers know it as ecstasy, and say it produces an intimate, euphoric groove and makes you grind your teeth.
Psychiatrist Michael Mithoefer sought and gained FDA permission to test the drug on PTSD sufferers, and apparently there's no lack of volunteers.
"It's basically like years of therapy in two or three hours. You can't understand it until you've experienced it," a former Army Ranger who took part in a recent study said in an interview. "It's an extremely positive thing. I feel so lucky that I got to take part in the project."
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