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MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy Framework

Treating trauma with MDMA

Problem it solves

Suboptimal health habits undermine energy, performance, and longevity; this framework provides specific evidence-based practices to build a sustainable physical and mental health foundation.

Best for

Those who have experienced traumatic events

Not ideal for

Those who have not experienced traumatic events

Overview

Why this framework exists

MDMA assisted psychotherapy is a type of therapy that involves the use of MDMA to treat traumatic events. The goal of this therapy is to reduce symptoms of trauma and improve functioning.

Core principles

3 total
  1. MDMA is used to enhance emotional connection and empathy.
  2. The enhancement of emotional connection and empathy allows for the reprocessing of traumatic memories.
  3. The reprocessing of traumatic memories leads to a reduction in symptoms of trauma.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Administer MDMA
    MDMA is administered to the individual in a controlled and safe environment. The MDMA enhances emotional connection and empathy, allowing for the reprocessing of traumatic memories.
    Pro tipThe MDMA should be administered by a trained medical professional.
    WarningThe MDMA should not be administered without proper medical supervision.
  2. Reprocess traumatic memories
    The individual is guided through the reprocessing of traumatic memories while under the influence of MDMA. The reprocessing of traumatic memories leads to a reduction in symptoms of trauma.
    Pro tipThe reprocessing should be done in a controlled and safe environment.
    WarningThe reprocessing should not be done without proper medical supervision.
  3. Integrate new insights
    The individual is guided through the integration of new insights and perspectives gained from the reprocessing of traumatic memories. The integration of new insights leads to a reduction in symptoms of trauma and improved functioning.
    Pro tipThe integration should be done in a controlled and safe environment.
    WarningThe integration should not be done without proper medical supervision.

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Examples

1 cases
MDMA assisted psychotherapy for PTSD

A person with PTSD may undergo MDMA assisted psychotherapy to reduce their symptoms of trauma and improve their functioning. The therapy may involve the use of MDMA to enhance emotional connection and empathy, followed by the reprocessing of traumatic memories.

OutcomeThe person may experience a reduction in symptoms of trauma and improved functioning as a result of the therapy.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Not administering MDMA in a controlled and safe environment
If MDMA is not administered in a controlled and safe environment, the individual may experience adverse effects or complications.
Not reprocessing traumatic memories in a controlled and safe environment
If the reprocessing of traumatic memories is not done in a controlled and safe environment, the individual may experience adverse effects or complications.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

MDMA assisted psychotherapy was developed as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders.

Source

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Source · PODCAST
Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman · 2025
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