The Obtain: MDMA for PTSD, and Boeing’s rearranged area flight

MDMA has been banned in the US for greater than three a long time. However now, this potent mind-altering drug is poised to turn into a badly wanted remedy for PTSD.

On June 4, the Meals and Drug Administration’s advisory committee will meet to debate the dangers and advantages of MDMA remedy. If the committee votes in favor of the drug, it could possibly be authorized to deal with PTSD this summer season.

The approval would characterize a momentous achievement for proponents of mind-altering medication, who’ve been working towards this aim for many years. And it may assist pave the way in which for FDA approval of different illicit medication like psilocybin. However the particulars surrounding how these compounds will make the transition from illicit substances to authentic therapies are nonetheless foggy. Right here’s what you could know forward of the upcoming listening to.

—Cassandra Willyard

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+ One affected person in a trial describes his “life-changing” expertise with MDMA-assisted remedy.
+ However there’s a hazard that mind-altering substances are being overhyped as marvel medication.

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1 Boeing has rescheduled a historic area flight for Wednesday
The corporate’s first crewed flight was canceled on the final minute on Saturday. (Reuters)
+ The flight was grounded after a defective floor energy unit was uncovered. (CNN)
+ Boeing has been attempting to fly astronauts into area for years. (The Atlantic $)

2 Adobe has ceased promoting Ansel Adams-style photos generated by AI
The late photographer’s property has been attempting to get them taken down for months. (The Verge)
+ This artist is dominating AI-generated artwork. And he’s not glad about it. (MIT Know-how Evaluate)