Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (‘Ecstasy’)‐induced immunosuppression: a cause for concern?
British Journal of Pharmacology May 27, 2010 Noreen T. Boyle, Thomas J. Connor 42 citations
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; 'Ecstasy') is a ring-substituted amphetamine and a popular drug of abuse. In addition to ability to induce euphoria, MDMA abuse is associated with a range of acute and long-term hazardous effects. This paper is focused on once such adverse effect: its ability to negatively impact on functioning of the immune system. Research demonstrates that MDMA has...