It has been one of the most impactful experiences of my life.

I can share testimony of all sorts of anecdotal evidence. I am more patient, connected, creative, and kind. I generate, meditate, write, and play music again.

There is also data. In the past 14 mos, I’ve had ~50 drinks of alcohol. I quit for four months, then introduced a few intentional drinks a week (date night, social events). Then, I decided that I didn’t want alcohol at all.

Contrast the prior 14 mos, at 4-5 a day on average, that’s 2000 drinks —maybe more! That’s a 97.5% reduction in alcohol consumption, friends.

I had immediate relief after one MDMA session. Not as in I could “white-knuckle it” and be miserable sobering up, but I didn’t want to drink anymore, in my mind AND my body.

I had this energetic feeling for weeks after that session. I felt so good and alive. Like how I would feel after that first drink of the day. Calm, content, present.

It is clear to me that my brain chemistry has undergone a profound shift. Altered in a way that removed the physical craving and desire for alcohol. My neural pathways changed, opening the door to the transformation I’ve wanted—a fresh start with my nervous system.

This is not to be confused with taking drugs and having a good time. It is therapy, working with experienced professionals, in controlled settings, with proven science. It is not easy and requires support.

After completing the MAPS protocol (three sessions 30 days apart) last year, I’ve begun to explore other psychedelics in my healing process, with promising results.

Addiction has caused so much damage in my life. The little things like saying inappropriate comments while drunk, not showing up for my commitments, and a lack of desire to have friends.

But big things, too. Addiction:

- killed my father when he was 22
- fueled the rage of my abusive stepfather
- crippled my mother
- helped destroy my past marriage
- drove the suicide of close friends

Addiction grips so many, and everyone around them suffers.

MDMA therapy may not be for everyone, but it saved me.