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Former Military Chief Urges MDMA for PTSD Treatment

2/1/2026

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Sir Nick Carter, former head of the British military, urges the UK government to ease MDMA restrictions for PTSD trials.
He notes medical-grade MDMA costs about £10,000 per gram, hindering research and prompting UK fundraising.
A study showed MDMA therapy eliminated PTSD symptoms in 71% of cases.
Martin Wade, a veteran with PTSD, supports the therapy.
He says it offers hope and underscores the need for effective treatment options.

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Sir Nick Carter, former head of the British military, urges the UK government to ease MDMA restrictions for PTSD trials.
He notes medical-grade MDMA costs about £10,000 per gram, hindering research and prompting UK fundraising.
A study showed MDMA therapy eliminated PTSD symptoms in 71% of cases.
Martin Wade, a veteran with PTSD, supports the therapy.
He says it offers hope and underscores the need for effective treatment options.