Health Jun 04 FDA panel rejects attempt to use psychedelic drug for PTSD treatment By Miles O'Brien, Karina Cuevas and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Jun 04 WATCH: FDA expert panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration cited flawed study data, questionable research conduct and significant drug risks, including the potential for heart problems, injury and abuse. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health May 31 Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as FDA considers approval for PTSD The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of the drug on Friday, raising questions about its effectiveness and potential risks, including heart problems. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
World Sep 15 Watch 3:16 Devastation grips Libya after catastrophic flooding The deadly floods that inundated eastern Libya earlier this week have now led to a tide of the dead, with a death toll of more than 11,000. This amid a race that pits dignity and respect for those lost, against…
World Sep 15 Watch 4:52 New Wrap: New England braces for impact of Hurricane Lee In our news wrap Friday, New England residents are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Lee, climate change protests kick off worldwide, federal prosecutors say former President Trump is trying to intimidate potential witnesses in his Jan. 6 case and…
Dec 01 Using Ecstasy to treat PTSD: ‘I felt like my soul snapped back into place’ By Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration gave an important boost to a therapy that uses MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, to treat PTSD, clearing the way for one or more large-scale research studies. Since 2004, more than 100 patients… Continue reading
Feb 23 11 Wesleyan students hospitalized after using ‘Molly’ By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed Eleven Wesleyan University students were hospitalized this weekend with symptoms consistent with use of the club drug known as Molly. One sophomore is in critical condition. Continue reading