Leczenie PTSD z wykorzystaniem MDMA jako sposób przeciwdziałania zjawisku samobójstwa (problemy de lege lata)

Abstract

The subject of the study is the treatment of PTSD with the use of MDMA as a method of counteracting the incidence of suicide. The discussion is carried out in the context of Polish law. The method used in the paper involves an analysis of the law in force, aided by M. Zieliński’s derivative concept of legal interpretation. The author of the study has established that: 1) PTSD may constitute a source of a threat to human life and health where persons might take their own lives; 2) PTSD can be successfully treated with MDMA; 3) Polish law does not allow the use of MDMA in the treatment of PTSD; 4) Polish law provides for criminal liability for possession of MDMA/ecstasy.

Keywords

• PTSD
• MDMA
• psychoactive substances
• suicide