MDMAKabir Nigam

UCLA Class of 2013

What is it?0 One of the most

commonly abused psychoactive drugs0 Psychoactive = alters

perception, mood, behavior, etc.

0 Schedule 10 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

Dendrites

Dendrites Axon

The Synapse

Recycling

Receptor

Serotonin

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

Recycling

Transporter

Serotonin

RecyclingMDMA

Serotonin

Transporter

RecyclingMDMA

Serotonin

Transporter

The Effects?

Yay!0Euphoria0A sense of general well-

being0Decreased negative

emotions0 Increased sociability0 Increased empathy0Reduced insecurity0Decreased aggression and

anger0Mild psychedelic

enhancement of colors and sounds

0Decrease in brains ability to produce serotonin

0Decrease in learning, memory and attention

0 Increased psychological sensitivity0 Depression0 Anxiety0 Anger

0Opposite of what you felt the night before

Nay!

Risk Reduction

0Vitamin C is important for the production of serotonin

0Exercise after usage0Do not abuse continuously0Be careful of what you are

getting0Regulate intake0Drink water!