VA studying MDMA as treatment for veterans’ PTSD
The study will also focus on the impact of MDMA usage for people with severe mental health disorders and alcohol use disorder, according to a press release. Approximately 80 veterans are expected to participate in the trial and are set to receive treatment at VA Providence Healthcare System. Veterans will be recruited for the trial from the Providence, R.I., campus and VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Conn., per the release.
- ▪The study will also focus on the impact of MDMA usage for people with severe mental health disorders and alcohol use disorder, according to a press release.
- ▪Approximately 80 veterans are expected to participate in the trial and are set to receive treatment at VA Providence Healthcare System.
- ▪Veterans will be recruited for the trial from the Providence, R.I., campus and VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Conn., per the release.
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Healthcare VA studying MDMA as treatment for veterans’ PTSD Comments: by Ashleigh Fields - 05/27/26 2:01 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Ashleigh Fields - 05/27/26 2:01 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday it was launching a trial review on the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA, assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will also focus on the impact of MDMA usage for people with severe mental health disorders and alcohol use disorder, according to a press release. Approximately 80 veterans are expected to participate in the trial and are set to receive treatment at VA Providence Healthcare System.
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