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The State of Ecstasy: MDMA—Science and Policy

A Clinical Plan for MDMA (Ecstasy) in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Partnering with the FDA

Pages 185-194 | Published online: 06 Sep 2011

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