Research Reports: MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse
- Letter from the Director
- What is MDMA?
- A Brief History of MDMA
- What is the scope of MDMA abuse in the U.S.?
- Who is abusing MDMA?
- What are the effects of MDMA?
- What does MDMA do to the brain?
- Is MDMA Addictive?
- What do we know about preventing MDMA abuse?
- Are there effective treatments for MDMA abuse?
- Where can I get more scientific information about MDMA?
- Glossary
- References
Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to the brain, whether it is addictive, and the latest research regarding prevention and treatment of MDMA.
NIH Pub Number: 06-4728
Published: March 2006
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
All materials appearing in the Research Reports series are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated.
Table of Contents
- Letter from the Director
- What is MDMA?
- A Brief History of MDMA
- What is the scope of MDMA abuse in the U.S.?
- Who is abusing MDMA?
- What are the effects of MDMA?
- What does MDMA do to the brain?
- Is MDMA Addictive?
- What do we know about preventing MDMA abuse?
- Are there effective treatments for MDMA abuse?
- Where can I get more scientific information about MDMA?
- Glossary
- References
This page was last updated March 2006.
Research Reports
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