Effects of Stress and MDMA on Hippocampal Gene Expression
BioMed Research International 2014 Georg F. Weber, Bethann N. Johnson, Bryan K. Yamamoto et al. 19 citations
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a substituted amphetamine and popular drug of abuse. Its mood-enhancing short-term effects may prompt its consumption under stress. Clinical studies indicate that MDMA treatment may mitigate the symptoms of stress disorders such as posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). On the other hand, repeated administration of MDMA results in persistent deficits...