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Believe it or not, MDMA was legal less than 50 years ago and frequently used in therapy. The DEA changed that. But what if I told you that MDMA is making a comeback...in therapy? We're going to take an eyeopening (pun intended) delve into what ecstacy does to your brain, how molly came to be what it is today, and what possibilities lie ahead as a possible treatment for mental illness.

From its accidental inception in a pharmaceutical lab to the underground scenes of the 1970s, we uncover MDMA's evolution from therapeutic wonder to recreational sensation to outlawed danger to...therapeutic wonder again? Anyway, I'll help you understand the neuroscienceits mechanism and potential risks while contemplating its newfound resurgence in modern medicine, with groundbreaking trials hinting at transformative therapies for PTSD and beyond.

But the real question remains: Could MDMA be the revolutionary treatment we've been waiting for, a potential beacon of hope in the realm of mental health? Or is it just a fun way to spend an evening at a rave or in a cuddle puddle?

Share your thoughts on MDMA and its potential uses! Have you had any personal experiences with MDMA, positive or negative? Do you believe it should be used in a medical or recreational setting? Leave those all in the comments.

0:00 Does a magic pill exist for me?
2:16 From accidental discovery to infamy
5:05 Shulgin and the spread of MDMA
6:09 From therapy aid to party drug
7:52 The DEA is no fun
10:04 What MDMA does to the brain
12:24 Risks of MDMA
14:51 The MDMA comeback in therapy
16:48 MDMA's promising future
19:14 My own take on MDMA
20:43 Sign up for Brilliant plz?
22:39 Tell me your thoughts and experiences

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