This section focusses
on the details of how your brain normally runs, and how MDMA ("Ecstasy")
actually gets you 'high'. Although you don't really need to know
this material to
use MDMA, it will help
you a great deal in understanding some of the issues (like Neurotoxicity and
dealing with hangovers.) Start at the top and take your time...there
won't be a quiz.
The Neuron: The actual
brain cells and how they work.
MDMA at Work: How MDMA
actually gets your neurons to release serotonin as well as aftereffects
of drug exposure on the brain (neuroadaptation.)
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