# Doctor-Issued Party Drugs Ecstasy Getting Rave Reviews by Veterans for PTSD By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecstasy-getting-rave-reviews-for-ptsd References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-10191171-42.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5) A party drug is finding a new friend at the [Department of Veterans Affairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaunoa-senior-services). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Medical Ecstasy:** Medical professionals are considering the therapeutic benefits of ecstasy for PTSD patients. - **Psychedelic Therapy:** Psychedelics such as ecstasy are being studied as a treatment for mental health disorders. - **Alternative PTSD Treatment:** Alternative treatments, including ecstasy therapy, are gaining acceptance in treating PTSD. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies may explore the development of new drugs based on the therapeutic benefits of ecstasy. - **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. - **Mental Health Care:** Mental health care providers may need to broaden their offerings, including experimenting with alternative treatments such as psychedelic therapy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-pain-treatments.md) - [Immersive Digital Raves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibody-club.md) - [PTSD-Aiding Wearable Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-ware.md) - [Psychedelic Metaverse Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiventures.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [Streamlined Psychedelic Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketamine-therapy-app.md) - [Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compassion-center.md) - [Psychoactive Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-water.md) - [Sober Sauna Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-sauna.md)