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MDMA Legalization: The Road to Legal MDMA and FDA Approval of Psychedelics
With FDA approval of MDMA therapy estimated to come within the next year, we take a closer look at the road to MDMA legalization.
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MDMA has been gaining attention for its potential therapeutic applications. MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has been a topic of extensive research and MAPS’ clinical trials using MDMA therapy for PTSD is nearing completion and potential FDA approval.
With FDA approval of MDMA therapy estimated to come within the next year, we take a closer look at the road to MDMA legalization.
MDMA Legalization: How Does MDMA Become Legal?
The journey toward MDMA legalization involves several stages, including research, clinical trials, and regulatory approval.
- Research and Early Studies: Scientific interest in MDMA as a potential therapeutic agent dates back several decades. Early studies conducted in the 1970s and 1980s suggested that MDMA could have therapeutic benefits for psychological disorders. However, due to its association with recreational use and its classification as a Schedule I controlled substance, research on MDMA was severely restricted for many years.
- Re-Emergence of Research: In the 2000s, interest in MDMA resurfaced, and researchers began to explore its potential. Organizations like the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) played a pivotal role in facilitating MDMA research, funding studies, and promoting its therapeutic applications. See Mircodose’s review of MDMA research.
- Phase 1, 2, and 3 Clinical Trials: To establish the safety and efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy, clinical trials are conducted. These trials aim to determine MDMA’s effectiveness and refine the treatment protocol. See our review of the clinical trial process and FDA approval of psychedelics here.
- FDA Approval and Regulatory Processes: Following the completion of Phase 3 trials, researchers compile the data and submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA. The FDA thoroughly reviews the data, including efficacy, safety, and manufacturing processes. If the benefits outweigh the risks, the FDA may grant approval for the therapeutic use of MDMA. Once approved, the substance is reclassified from Schedule I to a lower schedule, facilitating its medical use and commercialization.
At the moment, access to legal MDMA is severely limited. Australia is the only nation to implement MDMA legalization, as it recently launched a program for the therapeutic use of MDMA and psilocybin.
The US will likely be the next country to allow the prescription of legal MDMA for specific conditions, as MAPS’ Phase 3 trial is nearing completion and seems to have FDA support.
Check out Microdose’s website for more on psychedelic legalization and where psychedelics are legal or decriminalized
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