Direct comparison of the acute subjective, emotional, autonomic, and endocrine effects of MDMA, methylphenidate, and modafinil in healthy subjects
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DOI: 10.1007/s00213-017-4650-5
Abstract: Rationale3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is used recreationally and investigated as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Methylphenidate and modafinil are psychostimulants that are used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, respectively, but they are also misused as cognitive enhancers.… read more here.
Keywords: effects mdma; methylphenidate modafinil; modafinil; endocrine ... See more keywords
Role of acute social stress in the rewarding effects of MDMA in adolescent mice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2021.113348
Abstract: Drug use among adolescents is a serious problem in our society, as some individuals develop dependence and addiction. MDMA/Esctasy is one of the most typically used substances by this age group. It is well known… read more here.
Keywords: social stress; effects mdma; rewarding effects; stress ... See more keywords
Role of serotonin transporter and receptor gene variations in the acute effects of MDMA in healthy subjects.
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DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.8b00590
Abstract: Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; ecstasy) is used recreationally and has been investigated as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Most acute effects of MDMA can be attributed to activation of the serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) system. Genetic variants, such as… read more here.
Keywords: system; effects mdma; serotonin; acute effects ... See more keywords
Effects of MDMA on neuroplasticity, amyloid burden and phospho-tau expression in APPswe/PS1dE9 mice
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DOI: 10.1177/0269881119855987
Abstract: Background: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is still one of the most consumed drugs by adolescents. Its abuse is related with cognitive impairment, which seems due to maladaptive plasticity and neural stress. In turn, new hypotheses suggest that… read more here.
Keywords: effects mdma; expression; mice; mdma neuroplasticity ... See more keywords