MDMA elevates certain neurotransmitters, like serotonin, in the brain. When administered in controlled, regulated doses, it can enhance psychotherapy sessions for specific mental conditions. MDMA creates feelings of wellbeing and happiness. It also increases oxytocin levels, a hormone important in social bonding and relationship building. People with PTSD, for example, have an overactive fear response. MDMA helps suppress that and makes them able to remember things they would usually be too afraid to remember. And that lets them feel their emotions — fear, anger, sadness, grief — without feeling overwhelmed. The medicine also allows us to create an experience of safety, trust, and connection, which can be especially helpful for people who suffer from developmental trauma as a result of growing up in situations where they were neglected or abused. 

According to scientific research in clinical trials,  87% of participants treated with MDMA-AT achieved a clinically meaningful benefit, and 72% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD.

The positive effects of MDMA:

• Enhanced Empathy: MDMA can increase feelings of empathy and connection with others, facilitating therapeutic discussions and interpersonal relationships during therapy.

• Reduced Anxiety: MDMA therapy has shown promise in reducing symptoms of anxiety, particularly in individuals with PTSD, by helping them confront and process traumatic memories in a supportive environment.

• Increased Insight: The drug can promote introspection and self-reflection, allowing individuals to gain new insights into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, which can benefit personal growth and healing.

• Enhanced Communication: MDMA can improve communication skills and facilitate open and honest dialogue between individuals and their therapists, leading to deeper therapeutic insights and breakthroughs.

• Emotional Healing: MDMA-assisted therapy may help individuals process and release repressed emotions, including grief, fear, and shame, leading to emotional healing and a greater sense of wellbeing.

• PTSD Treatment: Clinical trials have shown that MDMA therapy can be particularly effective in treating PTSD, with many participants experiencing significant reductions in symptoms and improved quality of life.

• Trust Building: The drug can foster trust and safety within the therapeutic relationship, allowing individuals to discuss sensitive or complex topics more freely and without fear of judgment.

• Long-lasting Benefits: Studies suggest that the positive effects of MDMA therapy can persist long after the drug has left the body, with many participants reporting lasting improvements in mood, behavior, and overall wellbeing.

• Improved Social Functioning: MDMA therapy may help individuals develop healthier social relationships and interpersonal skills, improving social functioning and a greater sense of connection. MDMA is also often used for couples therapy. It strengthens the emotional bond between two individuals and helps heal the relationship's traumas. 

• Spiritual Exploration: Some individuals report spiritual or mystical experiences during MDMA therapy sessions, which can provide profound insights into the nature of consciousness, spirituality, and the self.