A party drug is finding a new friend at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Psychiatrists are suggesting that ecstasy has been helpful to treat veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Apparently ecstasy produces a feeling that inhibits the fear triggered by an emotional threat. Rave-goers and X users say it produces an intimate feeling of euphoria. Clinical trials are being sponsored to study the risk/reward of using ecstasy to treat PTSD. It seems that volunteers to study the effects of "Lover's Speed" on their traumatic stress are pretty easy to find.
Doctor-Issued Party Drugs
Ecstasy Getting Rave Reviews by Veterans for PTSD
Trend Themes
1. Medical Ecstasy - Medical professionals are considering the therapeutic benefits of ecstasy for PTSD patients.
2. Psychedelic Therapy - Psychedelics such as ecstasy are being studied as a treatment for mental health disorders.
3. Alternative PTSD Treatment - Alternative treatments, including ecstasy therapy, are gaining acceptance in treating PTSD.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies may explore the development of new drugs based on the therapeutic benefits of ecstasy.
2. Therapy and Counseling - Medical professionals may need to re-examine conventional modes of therapy and counseling when dealing with PTSD patients and consider more radical treatments.
3. Mental Health Care - Mental health care providers may need to broaden their offerings, including experimenting with alternative treatments such as psychedelic therapy.