Article: Movement disorders and MDMA abuse.(Short Communication)(3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphine)(Report)

3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA or Ecstasy) is a synthetic amphetamine analogue. It is well known as a substance of abuse and carries the reputation of producing euphoria, mild hallucinatory effects and a sense of emotional empathy. Although originally synthesized in by Merk in 1914, the psychoactive properties of MDMA were not widely known until the late 1960s. By the year 2000 between 5% and 10% of American college students reported Ecstasy use (Strote, Lee & Wechsler 2002). It has been a popular party drug at "raves" and has also had a steady following in small group settings. Part of the rapid increase in use of this drug has been associated with its perceived ...

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