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80 Congress Members Urge FDA to Support MDMA Therapy for Veterans' PTSD

Aug 5, 2024, 03:19 PM

A bipartisan coalition of 80 Congress members, including Rep. Jack Bergman and Senator Michael Bennet, has urged President Biden and the FDA to support MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. This initiative aims to address the high suicide rates among veterans, with 6,000 U.S. veterans dying by suicide each year. The therapy has shown proven efficacy in treating PTSD, a condition affecting 13 million Americans. The push for MDMA-assisted therapy follows concerns that current studies used to decide on its authorization missed serious side effects and were marked by bias. Additionally, various lawmakers, including Sen. Angus King and Rep. Deb Dingell, have emphasized the importance of suicide prevention and mental health support for veterans.