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·April 18, 2016·3 min read

The Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the Brain

According ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in the brain.

Image shows how MDMA binds to serotonin transporters.

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·July 14, 2016·3 min read

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.

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·July 10, 2017·5 min read

On-Site Ecstasy Pill Testing Service May Reduce User Risks at Concerts and Raves

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have found that free ecstasy pill testing at raves and concerts could have a positive impact in preventing some people from using adulterated drugs. The study, researchers say, adds to critical evidence that on site pill testing is a valuable tool for public health and safety.

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·September 20, 2018·5 min read

Octopuses Given Ecstasy Reveal Genetic Link to Evolution of Social Behaviors in Humans

Testing the behavioral reaction to MDMA in octopuses, researchers report they have discovered evidence of an evolutionary link between the sea creatures and humans.

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·November 19, 2018·5 min read

MDMA Makes People Cooperative, But Not Gullible

Researchers report MDMA, the main compound in ecstasy, helps people to cooperate better, but only when the other person is trustworthy.

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·June 11, 2019·3 min read

Strobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit risk

An observational study reports the use of strobe lighting at concerts and music festivals triples the risk of seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. Additionally, the use of ecstasy during nighttime concerts heightened epileptic seizure risk.

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·June 24, 2019·5 min read

Does stimulation of the brain’s dorsal anterior insular trigger ecstasy?

Direct electrical stimulation of the dorsal anterior insular cortex triggers ecstatic sensations. Findings support the major role the anterior insular plays in ecstasy.

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·August 12, 2019·5 min read

Nearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sex

Half of all people who practice sexual swinging use recreational drugs to enhance their experience. Researchers report women are more likely to use drugs than either straight or bisexual men, increasing the risk of them participating in unprotected sex and contracting a sexually transmitted infection.

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·September 1, 2022·4 min read

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

Prescribing psychedelic therapies including MDMA and psilocybin in combination with counseling and psychotherapy improve symptoms for those with PTSD.

ecstasy

The Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the Brain

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

On-Site Ecstasy Pill Testing Service May Reduce User Risks at Concerts and Raves

Strobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit risk

Does stimulation of the brain’s dorsal anterior insular trigger ecstasy?

Nearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sex

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

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