Heavy use of MDMA (ecstasy) may lead to long-term changes in your brain’s serotonin system — but there’s a lot we still don’t know. MDMA, also known as ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic psychoactive ...

The clinical trial investigating the effects of MDMA analogs in healthy volunteers led by PI Prof. Dr. Matthias Liechti and supported by psychedelics biotech company Mind Medicine Inc. MNMD has begun ...

While your intuition may say that a little MDMA has less potential for harm than a larger dose, research shows that may not be the case. MDMA, also known as ecstasy or molly, is a psychedelic drug. It ...

The legendary non-profit’s private arm, MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC), announced that Frontiers in Psychiatry has published its first functional neuroimaging study evaluating how ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. This article is more than 2 years old. New research uncovers the potential of ...

Psychedelic and MDMA-assisted therapies show promise for mental health conditions but face safety concerns outside clinical settings. The FDA rejected an MDMA-assisted therapy application, ...

MDMA therapy uses regulated doses of MDMA alongside psychotherapy sessions to help treat certain psychiatric conditions. MDMA increases certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, in the brain.

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), known colloquially as Molly and Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug with effects similar to stimulants like methamphetamine. It was first synthesized in 1912 by ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are exploring psychedelics like MDMA in treating mental health conditions. Craig Hastings/Getty Images Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition ...

When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declined to approve MDMA-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) last year, the details of its objections were not ...