Acute neuropsychological effects of MDMA and ethanol (co-)administration in healthy volunteers
Glenn Dumont, E. Wezenberg, M. M. G. J. Valkenberg, C.a.j. de Jong, Jan K. Buitelaar, Joop van Gerven, Robbert J. Verkes
Psychopharmacology February 28, 2008 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-007-1056-9 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractTaking MDMA and ethanol together does not worsen the effects of either drug alone. While the impairment caused by each drug condition was relatively moderate, all drug conditions significantly impaired cognitive function.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Crossover study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | MDMA ethanol |
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Psychomotor learning Placebo |
| Citations | 50 |
| Key finding | Co-administration of MDMA and ethanol did not exacerbate the effects of either drug alone, but all drug conditions significantly impaired cognitive function. |
Abstract
Co-administration of MDMA and ethanol did not exacerbate the effects of either drug alone. Although the impairment of performance by all drug conditions was relatively moderate, all induced significant impairment of cognitive function.