New study reveals how MDMA rewires serotonin and oxytocin systems in the brain

New study reveals how MDMA rewires serotonin and oxytocin systems in the brain

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has found that MDMA’s mood-enhancing effects may be partly driven by changes in brain systems related to serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin—neurochemical pathways that are involved in emotional and social behavior. The results support the growing interest in MDMA as a possible treatment for mental health conditions. MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a synthetic stimulant with both en…