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MDMA, popularly known as ecstasy or Molly, increases both dopamine and serotonin levels, inducing feelings of connection, safety, and trust. This unique neurochemical state enables patients to confront their trauma while maintaining a sense of emotional safety. It facilitates rapid relearning of new associations, replacing destructive memories with positive experiences.
Both treatments leverage the brain's neuroplasticity, promoting rewiring of fear circuits. They are part of an evolving field that combines pharmacology with psychotherapy to accelerate recovery from trauma.