The effect ecstasy has on different parts of the brain has been the focus of recent study. Researchers found that ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in ...

A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that brain imaging could help identify who is most likely to benefit from MDMA as a treatment for trauma-related symptoms. In a randomized clinical ...

The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy is set to be studied in large-scale clinical trials as a treatment for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, the New York Times reported on Nov. 29.

MDMA affects your serotonin levels, as well as the way your brain learns. This can have positive effects in therapeutic use, but misuse can cause several negative effects.

Previous studies of Ecstasy's effects on most animal species have shown only damage to neurons that produce serotonin, brain cells involved in regulating mood and behavior.

We prospectively studied sustained effects (>2 weeks abstinence) of a low dose of ecstasy on the brain in ecstasy-naive volunteers using a combination of advanced MR techniques and self-report ...

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have conducted a study examining the effect ecstasy has on different parts of the brain.

MDMA, the active ingredient in the drug ecstasy, was approved for study by the FDA in clinical trials for the treatment of PTSD.

The FINANCIAL — Researchers from the University of Liverpool have conducted a study examining the effect ecstasy has on different parts of the brain. Dr Carl Roberts and Dr Andrew Jones, from ...