MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety in Autistic Adults

Based on the known effects of MDMA, as well as individual reports, this exploratory study will focus on enhancing functional skills and quality of life in autistic adults with social anxiety.

Download the press release (March 27, 2014).

STUDY GOALS:
  • Gather evidence for the safety and effectiveness of MDMA-assisted therapy for autistic adults with social anxiety
  • Determine if additional studies in this area are warranted
  • Initiate a new program of research into a possible beneficial use of MDMA building on collected case accounts

     

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Featured Video

Case reports suggest that MDMA-assisted therapy may help reduce social anxiety in autistic adults.

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Featured Article

MDMA-Assisted Therapy:
A New Treatment Model for Social Anxiety in Autistic Adults

by Alicia L. Danforth, Christopher M. Struble, Berra Yazar-Klosinski, Charles S. Grob

Who We Are

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that designs, sponsors, and conducts research into treatments for underserved patients and treatment providers. Learn more at maps.org and mdmaptsd.org.