A reconsideration and response to Parrott AC (2013) "Human psychobiology of MDMA or 'Ecstasy': an overview of 25 years of empirical research".
Rick Doblin, George Greer, Julie Holland, Lisa Jerome, Michael C Mithoefer, Ben Sessa
Hum Psychopharmacol March 1, 2014 DOI: 10.1002/hup.2389 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Therapeutic potential Controlled therapeutic contexts Positive psychological outcomes Beneficial subjective experiences Drug research Understanding Mental health Psychological effects |
| Citations | 48 |
| Key points | Argues that Parrott's 2013 overview selectively emphasizes negative findings and inadequately accounts for methodological confounds, warranting a more balanced interpretation of MDMA's psychobiological effects. |
Abstract
A reconsideration and response to Parrott AC (2013) "Human psychobiology of MDMA or 'Ecstasy': an overview of 25 years of empirical research".