Ms_Ann
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How MDMA Treats PTSD: Everything You Need to Know
It happens because MDMA decreases activity in the amygdala – the almond-shaped part of the brain that perceives threats – and increases activity in the prefrontal cortex – the region that controls behavior, personality and decision-making. That allows them to process their trauma without withdrawing – whether physically or emotionally – from treatment.
It happens because MDMA decreases activity in the amygdala – the almond-shaped part of the brain that perceives threats – and increases activity in the prefrontal cortex – the region that controls behavior, personality and decision-making. That allows them to process their trauma without withdrawing – whether physically or emotionally – from treatment.