Today, we are spotlighting an episode of 7am from the archive: A major study found that the therapeutic use of the illicit drug MDMA, more commonly known as ecstasy, could cure people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

At the time, an Australian psychologist was finally embarking on Australia’s first ever clinical trial using the drug. 

James Bradley on the healing power of MDMA - and why Australia has been so slow to explore its possibilities. 

Guest: Writer for The Monthly, James Bradley.

Editor's Note: Since this episode was published, a complaint has been referred to Health Canada over MAPS's research, alleging inappropriate conduct towards patients, undocumented side effects and flaws in how data was used.

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