The US has denied a bid to allow MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or molly, to be used in the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was examining the psychedelic drug made by Lykos Therapeutics to treat the mental health disorder in combination with talk therapy.

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    5 months ago

    Allowing anyone to just sell whatever chemical they come up with without first showing that it’s safe would be insanely irresponsible.