105. MDMA medicalisation in the US with Dr Julie Holland

In this episode we meet with Dr Julie Holland. She discussed how MDMA influenced her career and inspired her to investigate its therapeutic potential. Controversially, she has investigated the effect of MDMA in schizophrenia and its potential in preventing paranoia and inhibiting auditory hallucinations during its effects. Dr Holland touches upon debate subjects such as the likelihood of addiction following consumption of MDMA as well as classifications of various substances under regulatory bodies. Finally, Dr Holland highlights the ‘alpha bias’ in current clinical research as expressed through her book ‘moody bitches’ and indicates the implications this could have. Moody Bitches BookGood Chemistry bookMaps MdmaMescalinePCPLSDCannabisFentanylBenzodiazapinesKetaminePsilocybinPsilocybin psychotherapySchizophreniaAnxietyPTSDEating DisordersRosalind WattsNorman OhlerTelehealth Ketamine StudyBecome a Drug Science Community Member ★ Support this podcast ★