MIAMI – The lack of progress in development of drugs to effectively treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a "crisis" and has led to a significant shift in the US Department of Veterans ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A U.S. Food and Drug ...

A psychedelic drug is gaining attention as a potential treatment for opioid addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. The ...

MDMA is an illegal drug that can enhance a person's sense of well-being and empathy toward other people. (Getty Images) An independent panel for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected the ...

A panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will meet to discuss a therapy based on the psychedelic drug MDMA for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. The meeting is the ...

CHICAGO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - People with post-traumatic stress disorder appear to have lower levels of a specific kind of brain chemical known as serotonin 1B, and targeting this with drugs could lead ...

A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD was roundly criticized Tuesday — a potentially major setback to psychedelic advocates who hope to win a ...

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. A team of neurobiologists has identified the area of the brain responsible for spontaneously recalling traumatic ...

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GATC Health is redefining the landscape of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment and drug discovery through its proprietary Multiomics Advanced ...

A promising new drug could help people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finally let go of trauma. This is the discovery of scientists at the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) and Ewha ...

Could a marijuana-based medicine potentially prevent the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? If the findings of a new study in rodents hold up, they may offer a new avenue for treatment ...

Ohio lawmakers are exploring the possibility of using a psychedelic drug to treat patients with severe addictions or ...