[1] MDMA is currently illegal in the U.S. and the FDA has so far never approved the therapeutic use of the mind-altering drug. [2] The mental health industry watchdog, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, wants it to stay that way, warning against adding any psychedelic drugs to the number of prescription psychotropics already in use. FDA staff said MDMA may raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes by increasing patients' pulse and blood pressure. Shares for companies focused on psychedelic drugs plummeted following the FDA panel's decision. [12]In 2022, Colorado enacted the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA), which provides psychedelics for adults 21 years and older, passing it off "equitable access to natural psychedelic medicine."

Source: Forbes June 17, 2024 06:18 UTC