Interpersonal Functioning & Social ConnectednessMDMA

MDMA as a Probe and Treatment for Social Behaviors

This commentary (2016) reviews the history of MDMA and argues for the further exploration of MDMA's mechanism of action.

Authors

  • Boris Heifets

Published

Cell
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Abstract

MDMA, better known as the recreational drug “ecstasy,” is well known for stimulating a feeling of closeness and empathy in its users. We advocate that exploring its mechanism of action could lead to new treatments for psychiatric conditions characterized by impairments in social behavior.

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