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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·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.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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.
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