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Impaired cognitive performance in drug free users of recreational ecstasy (MDMA)

Paul A. Kelly

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In the paper by Gouzoulis-Mayfrank et al (this issue, pp 719–725)1, the authors provide evidence that even moderate use of the recreational drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) may lead to cognitive decline in otherwise healthy young people. This amphetamine derivative (known widely as ecstasy, XTC, or E, but also as Adam, clarity, or essence) is widely used by young people throughout western Europe and the United States. The popularity of the drug has been enhanced by its close …

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In the paper by Gouzoulis-Mayfrank et al (this issue, pp 719–725)1, the authors provide evidence that even moderate use of the recreational drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) may lead to cognitive decline in otherwise healthy young people. This amphetamine derivative (known widely as ecstasy, XTC, or E, but also as Adam, clarity, or essence) is widely used by young people throughout western Europe and the United States. The popularity of the drug has been enhanced by its close …

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In the paper by Gouzoulis-Mayfrank et al (this issue, pp 719–725)1, the authors provide evidence that even moderate use of the recreational drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) may lead to cognitive decline in otherwise healthy young people. This amphetamine derivative (known widely as ecstasy, XTC, or E, but also as Adam, clarity, or essence) is widely used by young people throughout western Europe and the United States. The popularity of the drug has been enhanced by its close …

Key concepts: Ecstasy, MDMA, Recreational Drug, Amphetamine, CLARITY, Recreational drug use, Recreational use, Drug

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