“Why did FDA delay the approval of MDMA Therapy?” with Rick Doblin – MDMA THERAPY PODCAST #24

MDMA Therapy Podcast

Rick Doblin, legendary founder of MAPS, discusses his views on the recent unexpected decision by the FDA to delay the approval of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for broad clinical use. In this interview, Rick clarifies each point raised against MDMA therapy in the recent controversy, then counters and dispels most of the criticism that was raised against the studies. We also explore the strange turns in recent history, starting with the unfortunate Power Trip Podcast, which itself turned out to be a power trip. Rick also talks about the psychotherapy method used in the FDA research, and shared this article on the topic: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2824481.