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The Potential Benefits and Risks of MDMA Therapy
TLDR Despite being illegal in the US since 1985, MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy, is being researched as a potential therapy for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder. While heavy use of MDMA can potentially harm the brain, occasional use does not have strong evidence of causing brain damage, although there is a risk of consuming drugs like bath salts when buying MDMA on the street.
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MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy, is being researched as a potential therapy for various conditions, despite being illegal in the US since 1985, and there is debate over whether it is as dangerous as it is portrayed.
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MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy, was first made over 100 years ago and was initially used by scientists in the 1960s and 70s to help their patients communicate more openly and honestly during therapy sessions.
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MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy, was initially made in a lab and used by therapists to help patients with their therapy, but it became illegal in 1985 due to its recreational use at parties.
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MDMA affects serotonin and can block our perception of negative emotions, making people less responsive to angry faces and less sensitive to judgmental expressions.
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MDMA has the potential to be used in therapy, particularly for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, as it can make individuals less sensitive to negative emotions and expressions, allowing them to address and reveal negative aspects of their lives.
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Heavy use of MDMA can potentially damage the brain and affect cognitive function, such as memory and task-switching abilities.
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Taking a lot of MDMA can potentially harm the brain, affecting memory and other brain functions, but occasional use does not have strong evidence of causing brain damage, although there have been rare cases of death from drinking too much water or from hypothermia/overheating while on MDMA.
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Research has found that many people who think they are taking pure MDMA are actually consuming drugs like bath salts, which can be more dangerous and have negative effects such as panic, hallucinations, and paranoia.
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When buying MDMA on the street, there is a high risk of getting a product that is mixed with other substances, making it more dangerous to consume.
