Researchers explore new methods of altering traumatic memories.
On the front of its Personal Journal section, the Wall Street Journal (3/16, D1, Wang) reports in its Lab Journal that new methods of altering traumatic memories may someday help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias. The hypertension drug propranolol is being tested in trauma victims and war veterans to reduce PTSD-related fear. Other researchers are exploring new methods of behavioral therapy to help people unlearn the fear associated with certain traumatic memories.
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