In vivo imaging of cerebral serotonin transporter and serotonin2A receptor binding in 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “ecstasy”) and hallucinogen …

Abstract

Context Both hallucinogens and 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or “ecstasy”) have direct agonistic effects on postsynaptic serotonin 2A receptors, the key site for hallucinogenic actions. In addition, MDMA is a potent releaser and reuptake inhibitor of …