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Can Ecstasy Help Relieve Social Anxiety Epidemic Among Autistic People?

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You've heard of Ecstasy. It's a party drug known for quashing inhibitions and making people feel in love with everyone around them. But researchers are finding that the main ingredient in ecstasy -- MDMA -- has potential to be a true medicine. Early studies show it can ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, a new pilot study in California is exploring MDMA as a treatment for social anxiety in autistic adults. We meet one of the study participants at her home in Los Angeles.

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