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[[File:MDMA.jpg|alt=Ecstasy|thumb|'''Figure 1.''' MDMA in pill form, aka Ecstasy]] | [[File:MDMA.jpg|alt=Ecstasy|thumb|'''Figure 1.''' MDMA in pill form, aka Ecstasy]] | ||
'''MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic | '''MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic empathogen that induces both amphetamine-like stimulation and mild [[hallucinations]].''' MDMA is used clinically in the treatment of PTSD. | ||
== Clinical Dosage == | == Clinical Dosage == | ||
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=== Short Term === | === Short Term === | ||
[[File:MDMA Time Effect Curve.png|alt=The dynamic of an MDMA trip is not linear, it takes effect at 30-45 minutes and peaks at 2 hours.|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. MDMA Time-Effect Curve]] | [[File:MDMA Time Effect Curve.png|alt=The dynamic of an MDMA trip is not linear, it takes effect at 30-45 minutes and peaks at 2 hours.|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. MDMA Time-Effect Curve]] | ||
When taken orally, MDMA starts to take effect in about 30 to 45 minutes, with its impact lasting between three to six hours. | When taken orally, MDMA starts to take effect in about 30 to 45 minutes, with its impact lasting between three to six hours. The experience is often gentler compared to [[psychedelics]] and is known to foster feelings of enthusiasm, empathy and trust. | ||
=== Long Term === | === Long Term === | ||
MDMA is often described as affiliative which is the opposite to dissociative which is and effect often associated with medicines such as [[ketamine]]. | MDMA is often described as affiliative which is the opposite to dissociative which is and effect often associated with medicines such as [[ketamine]]. | ||
MDMA aids in enhancing understanding and management of emotions and coping mechanisms, primarily by augmenting fear extinction. This results in a changed perspective and better processing of traumatic memories. Furthermore, MDMA can modulate fear memory reconsolidation, potentially through effects on oxytocin, and improve social behaviors, as observed in animal studies. | MDMA aids in enhancing understanding and management of emotions and coping mechanisms, primarily by augmenting [[Fear Memory Extinction|fear memory extinction]]. This results in a changed perspective and better processing of traumatic memories. Furthermore, MDMA can modulate fear memory reconsolidation, potentially through effects on oxytocin, and improve social behaviors, as observed in animal studies. | ||
=== MDMA can aid sexual relationships === | === MDMA can aid sexual relationships === | ||