Human pharmacology of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy"): psychomotor performance and subjective effects

• Published in: Journal of clinical psychopharmacology Vol. 20; no. 4; p. 455
• Main Authors: Cami, J, Farré, M, Mas, M, Roset, P N, Poudevida, S, Mas, A, San, L, de la Torre, R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2000
• Subjects: Adult; Affect - drug effects; Confusion - chemically induced; Confusion - psychology; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Hallucinogens - pharmacology; Humans; Male; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine - pharmacology; Psychomotor Performance - drug effects; Surveys and Questionnaires

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") is a recreational drug of increasing use among youth because of its apparent entactogenic properties, such as euphoria, friendliness, closeness, and empathy. However, experimental studies have shown MDMA to be neurotoxic. Data on pharmaco...