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Abuse of the drug “Ecstasy” and its effects on memory and impulsivity
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Abuse of the drug "Ecstasy" and its effects on memory and impulsivity Abuse of the drug "Ecstasy" and its effects on memory and impulsivity The popular recreational drug, "ecstasy" (3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA), is a phenethylamine with structural similarities to both amphetamine and mescaline. This drug has been tentatively classified into a novel pharmacological class termed "entactogens", however, because it has a characteristic psychoactive profile that distinguishes it from classic hallucinogens and stimulants (Hanson & Luciana, 2004). The controversy surrounding the risks posed to society and to the mental health of individuals by the use of illicit psychoactive drugs continues unabated. MDMA and cannabis are perhaps the most controversial drugs in North American (Klugmani & Gruzelieri, 2003). Recreational use of MDMA has become increasingly widespread. Until recently, however, little research has explored the possible persistent psychological effects of extensive use of this drug. Psychological Effects MDMA has acute subjective effects of enhanced...
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