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Perceived Benefits of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy beyond Symptom Reduction: Qualitative Follow-Up Study of a Clinical Trial for Individuals with Treatment-Resistant PTSD

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Pages 199-208 | Received 03 Dec 2018, Accepted 07 Jan 2019, Published online: 08 Mar 2019

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