After a single dose of MDMA, users may experience feelings of empathy, love, forgiveness, euphoric warmness and a strongly increased urge to socialize and connect emotionally with others (Erowid, 2001). This effect happens because MDMA releases abnormally large amounts of serotonin and oxytocin (Dumont, 2009).

            Before proper studies on the effectiveness of MDMA could be conducted, the DEA deemed it a Schedule I controlled substance with no medicinal value because it was being used recreationally. Some of the biggest issues with MDMA are that it causes neurotoxicity, dehydration and hyperthermia which can be fatal combined with heavy physical activity in hot environments. However, these problems can actually be mitigated through the use of anti-oxidants, rehydration and cool room temperature respectively (Erowid, 2001). 

           Because street drugs can be impure or cut, the legalization of MDMA is also an appeal to public safety as this would bring about regulations and quality control making it safer for everyone. The good news is the DEA just granted licensing to conduct further MDMA research which is part of an $18,500,000 plan to make MDMA available in prescription by 2021 (MAPS, 2013).

References

Dumont, G. H., Sweep, F. J., van der Steen, R. R., Hermsen, R. R., Donders, A. T., Touw, D. J.,

& ... Verkes, R. J. (2009). Increased oxytocin concentrations and prosocial feelings in humans after ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) administration. Social Neuroscience, 4(4), 359-366. doi:10.1080/17470910802649470

Bouso, J., Doblin, R., Farré, M., Alcázar, M., & Gómez-Jarabo, G. (2008). MDMA-assisted
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stress disorder. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs, 40(3), 225-236.

Erowid, Earth. (2001). Do Antioxidants Protect Against MDMA Hangover, Tolerance, and

Neurotoxicity?. Erowid Extracts, 2, 6-11.

MAPS. (2013). Research MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
            Retrieved on June 21, 2014 at http://www.maps.org/research/mdma/

Shrubb, R. (2013). The magical mystery cure. Therapy Today, 24(4), 10-13.

This is going to be a thing.

he smells

"I have been following the stories and comments surrounding Lord Crump, and frankly, I'm appalled. Why doesn't Crump try doing something constructive for once in his life? First off, there are some jejune freebooters who are cranky. There are also some who are deceitful. Which category does Crump fall into? If the question overwhelms you, I suggest you check "both". If you can go more than a minute without hearing him talk about adversarialism, you're either deaf, dumb, or in a serious case of denial.

"If the human race is to survive on this planet, we will have to expose some of Crump's short-sighted deeds. Okay, that was a facetious statement. This one is not: Crump will do everything in his power to weave his disingenuous traits, disgusting perversions, and dictatorial bait-and-switch tactics into a rich tapestry that is sure to insult my intelligence. No wonder corruption is endemic to our society; Crump plans to embark on wholesale torture and slaughter of innocent civilians. He has instructed his mercenaries not to discuss this or even admit to his plan's existence. Obviously, Crump knows he has something to hide.

"Mass anxiety is the equivalent of steroids for Crump. If we feel helpless, Crump is energized and ramps up his efforts to substitute pap for art. Imagine people everywhere embracing his claim that he is omnipotent. The idea defies the imagination. His chums contend that he is God's representative on Earth. I say to them, "Prove it"—not that they'll be able to, of course, but because I find it amusing how all thinking people simultaneously flinched when they heard Crump insist that he can succeed without trying. I don't think anyone questions that. But did you know that it is widely known and beyond dispute that his speeches leave the impression of an army of pompous phrases moving over the landscape in search of an idea? Unfortunately, I can already see the response to this letter. Someone, possibly Lord Crump himself or one of his subordinates, will write a sinister piece about how prissy I am. If that's the case, then so be it. What I just wrote sorely needed to be written." --some guy

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