Ecstasy by Holland, Julie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Image Title Page Acknowledgments Table of Contents About this Book Introduction: Medicine for a New Millennium Part 1. Let X= MDMA

Chapter 1: The History of MDMA Chapter 2: What Does MDMA Feel Like?

Tolerance to the Subjective Effects of MDMA Spiritual Effects Conclusion

Chapter 3: How MDMA Works in the Brain

How Neurotransmitter Systems Function in the Brain MDMA and the 5-HT Transporter MDMA and Dopamine MDMA and 5-HT Receptors MDMA and Interactions with Other Drugs Summary

Chapter 4: The Chemistry of MDMA

Acids and Bases

Chapter 5: MDMA Myths and Rumors Dispelled Chapter 6: The Godparents of MDMA

Part 2. Risks of MDMA Use

Chapter 7: Medical Risks Associated with MDMA Use

Hyperthermia Ecstasy-Induced Hyponatremia The Serotonin Syndrome Cardiac Complications Liver Abnormalities The Liver Enzyme CYP2D6 Neurological Complications General Management of MDMA Toxicity Assessing the Risk of MDMA Use

Chapter 8: Mental Health Problems Associated with MDMA Use

Problems with Reports of MDMA Use and Consequences What Are the Risks in Numerical Terms? Adverse Psychological Effects of MDMA Ecstasy—A Stepping-Stone to Other Drugs? Tolerance and Dependence Treatment Conclusions

Chapter 9: Does MDMA Cause Brain Damage?

Chapter 10: The Legal Status of MDMA Around the World

The History of the Scheduling of MDMA Recent MDMA Legal Maneuvers Penalties for Possession and Sale of MDMA in the United States International Law Regarding MDMA

Chapter 11: Minimizing Risk in the Dance Community

Part 3. MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy

Chapter 13: Experience with the Interpersonal Psychedelics

Introduction On Feeling Enhancement and the Facilitation of Psychotherapy MDA: The Drug of Analysis MMDA: The Eternal Now MDMA: A Nontoxic Alternative to MDA

Chapter 14: Clinical Experience with MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy

Part 4. Potential Clinical Uses for MDMA

Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder MDMA and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Chapter 16: Using MDMA in the Treatment of Depression

Introduction Extent and Nature of Depression Clinical Features of Depression Biochemical Basis of Depression Psychedelic Psychotherapy MDMA’s Role in the Treatment of Depression Risks of MDMA Use Conclusions

Chapter 17: Using MDMA in the Treatment of Schizophrenia

The Dopamine Theory of Schizophrenia Serotonin and Schizophrenia Pre-Pulse Inhibition Testimonials

Chapter 18: Using MDMA in Alternative Medicine

Part 5. MDMA Research

Chapter 19: Clinical Research with MDMA: A Worldwide Review

England Spain Switzerland United States Conclusion

Chapter 20: Giving MDMA to Human Volunteers in Switzerland

Introduction Psychological Effects of MDMA Cardiovascular Effects of MDMA Adverse Effects of MDMA Neurobiological Processes Associated with MDMA Effects Conclusion

Chapter 21: Giving MDMA to Human Volunteers in the United States

Part 6. MDMA and Society

Appendices

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