Cortical Serotonin Transporter Density and Verbal Memory in Individuals Who Stopped Using 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or "Ecstasy")
Liesbeth Reneman, Jules Lavalaye, Ben Schmand, Frederik A. de Wolff, Wim van den Brink, Gerard J. den Heeten, Jan Booij
Archives of General Psychiatry October 1, 2001 DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.58.10.901 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Empirical study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | MDMA |
| Topics | MDMA Serotonin |
| Keywords | Serotonin transporter Recall |
| Citations | 192 |
| Key points | MDMA's effects on memory function may be long-lasting, even though its neurotoxic effects on serotonin neurons in the human cortex may be reversible. |
Abstract
The present study suggests that, while the neurotoxic effects of MDMA on 5-HT neurons in the human cortex may be reversible, the effects of MDMA on memory function may be long-lasting.