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Differences Between the Mechanism of Action of MDMA, MBDB, and the Classic Hallucinogens. Identification of a New Therapeutic Class: Entactogens

David E. Nichols

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs October 1, 1986 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1986.10472362 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics MDMA
Keywords Hallucinogen Identification biology Mechanism biology Class philosophy Psychotherapist Pharmacology Epistemology Artificial intelligence
Citations 568
Key points Proposes that MDMA and MBDB are 'entactogens,' a new therapeutic class distinct from classic hallucinogens and stimulants, based on differences in mechanism of action and subjective effects.

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(1986). Differences Between the Mechanism of Action of MDMA, MBDB, and the Classic Hallucinogens. Identification of a New Therapeutic Class: Entactogens. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs: Vol. 18, MDMA: Proceedings of the Conference, pp. 305-313.

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