Memory impairment in abstinent MDMA ("Ecstasy") users
Karen I. Bolla, Una D. Mccann, George A. Ricaurte
Neurology December 1, 1998 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.51.6.1532 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Abstinent MDMA users |
| Topics | MDMA Serotonin |
| Keywords | Memory impairment Neurotoxicity Visual memory Verbal memory Audiology Developmental psychology |
| Citations | 376 |
| Key findings | Abstinent MDMA users have impairment in verbal and visual memory that correlates with the degree of MDMA exposure and reduction in brain serotonin. |
Abstract
Abstinent MDMA users have impairment in verbal and visual memory. The extent of memory impairment correlates with the degree of MDMA exposure and the reduction in brain 5-HT, as indexed by CSF 5-HIAA.