Successful treatment of intractable MDMA adverse reactions using acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5305253 |
|---|---|
| Authors | H Kronman (0000-0002-2828-723X, NYU Langone Health, corresponding author), Alison Locker (Psychotherapist, USA), Abdi Assadi (Psychotherapist, USA), Jeffrey Gu, Jeffrey Guss |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 256-270 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychedelic Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2559-9283 • E-ISSN: 2559-9283 |
| Publisher | Akademiai Kiado Zrt (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1556/2054.2025.00402 |
| OpenAlex | W4409088799 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
Psychedelic treatments like MDMA can sometimes have side effects which persist despite management with Western medical approaches. In what follows, we present a case study of an individual who suffered from insomnia, anxiety, tinnitus, and more for months following MDMA therapy. Ultimately, her symptoms responded to management within the Traditional Chinese Medicine framework. We present this case in detail, and argue that psychedelic management, especially in the integration phase, can benefit from the incorporation of techniques which engage with energies that Western medicine do not address
Acupuncture · Adverse effect · Alternative medicine · Ecstasy · MDMA · Psychiatry · Traditional Chinese medicine · Traditional medicine · Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies · Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies · Medicine · Plant-based Medicinal Research · Psychology · Pharmacology
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| Highly cited | No |