Subjective Reports of the Effects of MDMA in a Clinical Setting
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs October 1, 1986 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1986.10472364 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIn a clinical setting, individuals who took MDMA reported predominantly positive subjective effects, including enhanced communication, emotional openness, and introspection, with minimal adverse reactions. The drug appeared to facilitate therapeutic processes by reducing fear and defensiveness. Some participants experienced transient anxiety or discomfort, but overall the experience was described as valuable and conducive to personal insight. The authors suggest that MDMA may have potential as an adjunct to psychotherapy when used under controlled conditions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals who took MDMA in a clinical setting |
| Intervention | MDMA |
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Psychology Medicine Psychiatry |
| Citations | 420 |
| Key finding | MDMA produced predominantly positive subjective effects in a clinical setting, enhancing emotional openness and introspection with minimal adverse reactions. |
Abstract
(1986). Subjective Reports of the Effects of MDMA in a Clinical Setting. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs: Vol. 18, MDMA: Proceedings of the Conference, pp. 319-327.