2003
Preliminary evidence of hippocampal dysfunction in adolescent MDMA (“ecstasy”) users: possible relationship to neurotoxic effects
Jacobsen LK, Mencl WE, Pugh KR, Skudlarski P, Krystal JH. Preliminary evidence of hippocampal dysfunction in adolescent MDMA (“ecstasy”) users: possible relationship to neurotoxic effects. Psychopharmacology 2003, 173: 383-390. PMID: 14647960, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-003-1679-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional magnetic resonance imagingMDMA usersCognitive deficitsMDMA useBrain functionDivided attentionMemory taskMemory loadResultsMDMA usersLeft hippocampusHippocampal dysfunctionSubstance useCognitive impairmentAdolescencePreliminary evidenceReaction timeDevelopmental impactPilot sampleDeficitsMDMAMagnetic resonance imagingIQAttentionMemoryHippocampus
1992
Chronic 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Use: Effects on Mood and Neuropsychological Function?
Krystal J, Price L, Opsahl C, Ricaurte G, Heninger G. Chronic 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Use: Effects on Mood and Neuropsychological Function? The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1992, 18: 331-341. PMID: 1357957, DOI: 10.3109/00952999209026070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuropsychological functionMDMA useChronic MDMA useWechsler Memory ScaleLeast mild impairmentMemory ScaleNeuropsychological batteryTime of testingMood effectsCognitive functionMemory deficitsMethylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) useDepressed moodMood regulationPreliminary evidenceDeficitsMild impairmentClinical criteriaClinical examinationPreliminary findingsSelective serotoninMoodModerate impairmentAffective disordersPossible detrimental effects