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 [[File:MDMA.jpg|alt=Ecstasy|thumb|'''Figure 1.''' MDMA in pill form, aka Ecstasy]]
-'''MDMA, also known as ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic drug produces both amphetamine-like stimulation and mild [[hallucinations]].''' MDMA works by increasing the levels of serotonin,  oxytocin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain that might alter social perception.
+'''MDMA, also known as ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic drug produces both amphetamine-like stimulation and mild [[hallucinations]].''' MDMA works by decreasing the activity in the limbic system – a set of structures involved in emotional responses. In addition, communication between the medial temporal lobe and medial prefrontal cortex, which is involved in emotional control, is reduced. These effects combined are opposite to patterns seen in patients who suffer from anxiety.
 == Clinical Dosage ==