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Charles Opsahl

1 paper in the library · 171 citations · publishing 1992

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Chronic 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Use: Effects on Mood and Neuropsychological Function?

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 1992 John H. Krystal, Lawrence H. Price, Charles Opsahl et al. 171 citations

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; "ecstasy") is a selective serotonin (5-HT) neurotoxin in animals. There is now preliminary evidence in humans of 5-HT deficits associated with extensive use of MDMA. In order to begin to describe the cognitive and mood effects of chronic MDMA use, nine individuals with extensive MDMA use histories were studied. Despite the absence of memory deficits on...