Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA)–Subjective Effects
Journal of Psychedelic Drugs January 1, 1974 Ibrahim Turek, Robert A. Soskin, A. A. Kurland 59 citations
Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) produces a subjective experience distinct from both LSD and amphetamine, characterized by enhanced emotional communication, empathy, and a sense of closeness to others, without the perceptual distortions typical of LSD or the drive of amphetamine. The effects are described as warm, loving, and facilitative of interpersonal contact, with users reporting a clear sensorium and minimal anxiety. The article notes that MDA's effects are dose-dependent and that it can be used therapeutically to enhance psychotherapy by promoting emotional openness.