Google AI
The Times Australia

Times Media

Latest trials confirm the benefits of MDMA – the drug in ecstasy – for treating PTSD

  • Written by: C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
Latest trials confirm the benefits of MDMA – the drug in ecstasy – for treating PTSDMDMA has therapeutic potential for the treatment of PTSD.Aitor Diago/Moment via Getty Images

For people with post-traumatic stress disorder, recalling memories of physical or sexual assault, combat or disaster-related events can induce intense anxiety or panic attacks as well as debilitating flashbacks.

In the U.S., about 7% of people suffer from...

Read more: Latest trials confirm the benefits of MDMA – the drug in ecstasy – for treating PTSD

Times Magazine

Will Travis Kelce follow the athlete silicone ring trend?

From the NFL to the All Blacks, professional athletes have been ditching metal for silicone rings. W...

The AI economy: How artificial intelligence is creating the jobs of tomorrow in Australia

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most discussed technologies of the decade, often acc...

Yoga and Tai Chi: Why Simple Movement Still Inspires Millions

In a world of high-intensity workouts, fitness technology and ever-changing exercise trends, two a...

Technology

Why Australian Enterprises Are Reth…

The corporate landscape in Australia has undergone a permanent structural shift over the past few ...

Local News

Fremantle Ports to trial project to…

Fremantle Ports has partnered with Byssal and DevelopmentWA to trial an innovative nature-based pilo...

Culture

Measles in Australia: Why This Highly Contagi…

Measles was once considered a childhood illness that had largely disappeared from Australia. Thank...

Travel

Overtourism: Why Some of the World's Mos…

For decades, attracting more visitors was the goal of tourism authorities around the world. More t...

The Times Features

Fremantle Ports to trial project to enhance marine heal…

Fremantle Ports has partnered with Byssal and DevelopmentWA to trial an innovative nature-based pilo...

Pinch Payments Announces $50,000 Hackathon for Australi…

Australian fintech launches national hackathon offering $50,000 prize for new payment technology Pi...

Building Communities, Not Housing Estates

Australia does not simply need more houses. It needs more communities. For decades, much of Austr...