Pierre-Henri Woitrin

Severe Hyponatremic Encephalopathy Induced by Unsupervised "Therapeutic" 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Use in a 55-Year-Old Woman: A Diagnostic Pitfall.

Cureus May 1, 2026 Pierre-Henri Woitrin, Pascale Lievens

While the clinical archetype of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) toxicity is traditionally associated with young individuals in nightlife environments, particularly in nightclubs and rave settings, its emerging role in therapeutic research may contribute to increasing unsupervised use. As MDMA gains mainstream attention for its potential mental health benefits, particularly for...