837 - MDMA for PTSD & the Promise of Psychedelics for Mental Health

An emerging therapy is the use of MDMA for PTSD, as well as other psychedelics for mental health. Listen in as Allison A Feduccia PhD explains the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health. Featured Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31572236/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33221932/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34114250/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33408811/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33235285/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30196397/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708874/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34150406/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34063505/ Continue Learning I Feel the Love book: https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Love-Quest-Connection-Fractured/dp/1635579570 Psychedelic Support: https://psychedelic.support/resources/author/alli/ Realms of the Human Unconscious: Observations from LSD Research by Stanislav Grof: https://www.amazon.com/Realms-Human-Unconscious-Observations-Research/dp/1788163710/ref=sr_1_6?qid=1690851486&refinements=p_27%3AStanislav+Grof&s=books&sr=1-6 Maps (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org/ Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:13 Allison's Background 04:47 Pharmaceutical Use to Party Drug and Back 10:52 The Therapeutical Benefits of Psychedelics 14:57 How & Why Does MDMA Work? 17:20 Does it affect the Limbic System? 19:35 Post-Therapeutic Effects 21:01 MDMA for PTSD 24:44 Psychedelic Protocol 30:47 Side-Effects & Risks 34:49 More Healing Stories 40:50 Other Resources Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/drmichaelrusciodc DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.