mdma kabir nigam ucla class of 2013. what is it? 0 one of the most commonly abused psychoactive...
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The Neuron Cell Body Dendrites AxonTRANSCRIPT
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!