MDMA Kabir Nigam UCLA Class of 2013. What is it? 0 One of the most commonly abused psychoactive drugs 0 Psychoactive = alters perception, mood, behavior,

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MDMA Kabir Nigam UCLA Class of 2013

What is it? 0 One of the most commonly abused psychoactive drugs 0 Psychoactive = alters perception, mood, behavior, etc. 0 Schedule 1 0 Known for its euphoric, pleasurable and sensitizing effects 0 Ecstasy = MDMA + stimulant 0 Effects typically last for 3-5 hours

The Neuron Cell Body Dendrites Axon

The Synapse

Recycling

Receptor

Serotonin One of the most important neurotransmitters in our brain for the regulation of mood

Recycling Transporter Serotonin

Recycling MDMA Serotonin Transporter

Recycling MDMA Serotonin Transporter

The Effects?

Yay! 0 Euphoria 0 A sense of general well- being 0 Decreased negative emotions 0 Increased sociability 0 Increased empathy 0 Reduced insecurity 0 Decreased aggression and anger 0 Mild psychedelic enhancement of colors and sounds

0 Decrease in brains ability to produce serotonin 0 Decrease in learning, memory and attention 0 Increased psychological sensitivity 0 Depression 0 Anxiety 0 Anger 0 Opposite of what you felt the night before Nay!

Risk Reduction 0 Vitamin C is important for the production of serotonin 0 Exercise after usage 0 Do not abuse continuously 0 Be careful of what you are getting 0 Regulate intake 0 Drink water!