Psychopharmacology (Berl) November 2009 PMID 19680634

Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat and social reward.

Gillinder Bedi, K Luan Phan, Mike Angstadt, Harriet de Wit

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Discussions demonstrate genuine interest through phrases like 'Check it out' and mentioning the study’s focus on neural mechanisms and social responses, reflecting an active interest in understanding MDMA’s social effects. The tone shows support and curiosity without overly critical or dismissive language, indicating engagement and moderate recognition of the potential impact.

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Most posts acknowledge the validity of the study’s findings, with some supporting its implications and mechanisms.

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Discussions reflect high curiosity about MDMA's effects on social behavior and neural responses, indicated by phrases like 'Check it out' and references to the study’s mechanisms.

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Posts reference specific aspects of the research, such as neural responses to threats and rewards, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the findings could influence future research and therapeutic practices, showing moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • MDMA at a dose of 15 mg/kg increases feelings of sociability and reduces neural reactions to social threats, specifically dampening the amygdala's response to angry faces.
  • The study found that MDMA enhances brain activity in regions associated with social reward, such as the ventral striatum, when viewing happy faces, suggesting it promotes positive social interactions.
  • These findings reveal that MDMA influences both the emotional perception of threats and rewards, helping explain its effects on sociability and potential therapeutic uses.]

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Dr. Danna Young
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But his theoretical mechanism is sound. Check it out: Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat and social reward https://t.co/KMoEHaNgep

Nov 17, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 18,355 followers View post →
Spirit Nature
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Binky Toes
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RT @dannagal: But his theoretical mechanism is sound. Check it out: Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat…

Nov 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,084 followers View post →
anothergonecat
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RT @dannagal: But his theoretical mechanism is sound. Check it out: Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat…

Nov 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 826 followers View post →

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Spirit Nature
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У нас новий цікавий випуски на YouTube каналі! Психоделіки - це широкий спектр рослин, грибів, штучних і напів штучних речовин, які допомагають змінювати стан розуму, стан свідомості. #випуск #YouTube #психоделіки #розум #свідомість https://t.co/AXkUZwBLyO https://t.co/wOu3KW2XEz

Mar 12, 2024 · 3 likes · 4 followers View post →
Binky Toes
@binkytoes · X

RT @dannagal: But his theoretical mechanism is sound. Check it out: Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat…

Nov 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,084 followers View post →
anothergonecat
@anothergonecat · X

RT @dannagal: But his theoretical mechanism is sound. Check it out: Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat…

Nov 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 826 followers View post →
Dr. Danna Young
@dannagal · X

But his theoretical mechanism is sound. Check it out: Effects of MDMA on sociability and neural response to social threat and social reward https://t.co/KMoEHaNgep

Nov 17, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 18,355 followers View post →
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