Alana Rae. Pentney

An Exploration of the History and Controversies Surrounding MDMA and MDA

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs September 1, 2001 Alana Rae. Pentney 94 citations

In existence for nearly a century, 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "Ecstasy") have gained quite a reputation. Perceived by some as dangerous neurotoxins, and by others as potential psychotherapeutics, these compounds have become a center of controversy among academics and law enforcement officials, and in the process have gained extensive media...