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Single MDMA dose blocks trauma-linked drinking in rats

Original: A single dose of MDMA prevents trauma-fueled drinking in genetically prone rats (2026) https://www. psypost.org/a-single

New research reports that a single dose of MDMA prevented trauma-fueled alcohol drinking in rats genetically predisposed to heavy drinking. The study, covered by PsyPost in 2026, adds to growing interest in MDMA-assisted therapy for trauma and addiction, with observers debating how far animal findings can translate to human treatment.

Why now: Fresh psychedelic research on trauma and alcohol abuse resonates with ongoing interest in MDMA-assisted therapy.

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• A single dose of MDMA prevents trauma-fueled drinking in genetically prone rats (2026) https://www. psypost.org/a-single-dose-of-m dma-prevents-trauma-fueled-drinking-in-genetically-prone-rats/ “Animal models of fear extinction only capture a narrow aspect of trauma therapy.… · PsychedelicInstitute · 5

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