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FDA’s Rejection of MDMA Psychotherapy for Trauma Draws Criticism from Psychedelic Experts
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Hmmmm, sounds like the fda is being shady again. What a surprise. Shocked I say.
I wonder, could big pharma be getting in the way of meds that actually help heal people's mental illness thus limiting their need for consistent monthly prescriptions?? Nah that ain't it
I feel awful for the many dedicated scientists involved with maps. Truly great work they have been doing for years
"Again"
They've exceeded their mandate pretty much from the start.
Their job was to ensure drug safety, and specifically not determine application of drugs, that was to be left to doctors to determine. If I remember right, Roosevelt even stated this when he signed the initial legislation in 1906(?).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulatory_capture