3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) impairs cognitive function during withdrawal via activation of the arachidonic acid cascade in the hippocampus.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence April 1, 2024 Yoko Nawata, Tsuyoshi Nishioku, Tsuneyuki Yamamoto et al. 2 citations
The recreational drug ±3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; also known as "ecstasy") has unusual subjective prosocial and empathogenic effects, and has exhibited potential as an adjunct to psychotherapy in recent years. However, there has been some concern regarding possible neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as cognitive impairment and dependence, emerging after abstinence. Therefore, this...