Is ecstasy an “empathogen”? Effects of±3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine on prosocial feelings and identification of emotional states in others

G Bedi, D Hyman, H de Wit - Biological psychiatry, 2010 - Elsevier

Author(s): Gillinder Bedi , Harriet de Wit

Focus: MDMA

Abstract:

… Users of ±3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), “ecstasy,” report that the drug produces unusual psychological effects, including increased … four sessions, healthy ecstasy-using volunteers (n = 21) received MDMA (.75, 1.5 mg/kg), methamphetamine (METH) (20 mg …