MDMA-Assisted Therapy May Be Effective in Treating PTSD in Couples
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a mental health condition that is usually triggered by a petrifying event that one witnesses or experiences. The most common symptoms of the disorder include severe anxiety, upsetting dreams or nightmares, and flashbacks. Other symptoms include severe physical reactions or emotional distress in response to a situation that makes an individual recall the traumatic event or recurrent distressing memories of the event. Estimates show that post-traumatic stress disorder affects about seven million individuals in the United States. This disorder has been linked to various conditions, including anxiety and depression, as well…