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Will Doctors Soon Prescribe Ecstasy?

Altered States

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The Rise and Fall of MDMA in Medicine

This chapter explores the historical journey of MDMA and psychedelics in American medicine, from their acceptance in the 1950s to the backlash of the 1960s that led to regulatory restrictions. It also examines the resurgence of interest in these substances in the 2000s, focusing on MDMA's unique properties and its impact on therapy and culture.

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