MDMA

While the drug MDMA makes people feel closer to others, it does not appear to enhance pro-social behavior, according to a new double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. MDMA, the drug popularly known as ecstasy, is often...

While a number of pharmaco- and psychotherapies exist to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a large group of individuals, including military veterans and first responders, have demonstrated resistance to classical approaches. As a result, less traditional treatments have been explored,...

MDMA induces only minimal and comparatively weak alterations of consciousness compared with LSD, according to the first controlled study to conduct a head-to-head comparison of the drugs. The findings have been published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. "MDMA and LSD are...

MDMA, more commonly known as ecstasy, can safely enhance the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder when it is used in a clinical setting alongside psychotherapy, according to new research in Psychopharmacology that analyzed the outcomes of clinical trials. "In 2004,...

New research suggests that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with several beneficial side effects. In addition to reductions in PTSD symptoms, the treatment may be associated with lasting personal benefits and enhanced quality of life, according to...

New research suggests that a subgroup of people may respond differently to the drug ecstasy thanks to reductions in a molecule that regulates serotonin signaling between brain cells. The study has been published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. "My research...

MDMA, the active compound in the recreational drug ecstasy, is popularly known to increase one’s love, affection and desire to interact with everyone around. Our latest research suggests that this may not be entirely accurate. Instead, it looks like the...

MDMA appears to have a stronger effect on emotional memories than non-emotional memories, according to new research. The finding may explain why the drug has beneficial effects for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and similar psychiatric conditions. MDMA, more...

Mental health professionals have long struggled to find more effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder. Scientists are currently investigating whether the illegal party drug known "ecstasy" or "molly" could help those suffering from the disorder. As part of that investigation,...