MDMA and MDMA-Assisted Therapy | American Journal of Psychiatry

MDMA (i.e., 3,4-methylenedixoymethamphetamine), commonly known as “Ecstasy” or “Molly,” has been used since the 1970s both in recreational and therapeutic settings. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT) as a Breakthrough Therapy for posttraumatic stress d…