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Harriet Wit

2 papers in the library · 66 citations · publishing 2012-2023

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Drug-induced social connection: both MDMA and methamphetamine increase feelings of connectedness during controlled dyadic conversations

Scientific Reports September 22, 2023 Hanna Molla, Royce Lee, Sonja Lyubomirsky et al. 28 citations

MDMA is a stimulant-like drug with distinctive empathogenic effects. Its pro-social effects, such as feelings of connectedness, may contribute to both its popularity as a recreational drug and its apparent value as an adjunct to psychotherapy. However, little is known about the behavioral processes by which MDMA affects social interactions. This investigation examined the effects of MDMA (100...

Psychoactive drugs and false memory: comparison of dextroamphetamine and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on false recognition

Psychopharmacology 2012 Michael E. Ballard, David A Gallo, Harriet Wit 38 citations

Rationale Several psychoactive drugs are known to influence episodic memory. However, these drugs’ effects on false memory, or the tendency to incorrectly remember nonstudied information, remain poorly understood. Objectives Here, we examined the effects of two commonly used psychoactive drugs, one with memory-enhancing properties (dextroamphetamine; AMP), and another with memory-impairing...