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Jun 2024
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MDMA: What Went Wrong Part 1

Pocket Psychiatry: A Carlat Podcast
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Did boundary violations sink MDMA assisted psychotherapy? We explore the reasons behind the FDA panel’s rejection of this psychedelic therapy.


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Published On: 06/10/2024

Duration: 20 minutes, 01 second

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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