FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD

The FDA rejected MDMA therapy as a treatment for PTSD, with the advisory committee saying there is not enough evidence it was safe or effective. A setback to the use of psychedelics for the treatment of mental health, NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal explains what this decision means for psychedelic therapy in the future.NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows.