3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine: From Dangerous Party Drug to Potential Therapeutic Agent
Quality in Sport April 5, 2026 Magdalena Ostaszewska, Milena Majchrzyk, Damian Zienkiewicz et al.
MDMA, a stimulant drug used recreationally for its mood-enhancing effects, can cause cognitive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation, and life-threatening hyperthermia with prolonged misuse. Despite these dangers, research indicates MDMA may become a valuable therapeutic adjunct for treating psychiatric conditions including PTSD, alcohol dependence, depression, and anxiety, and may also benefit athletic populations. Existing studies are limited by small sample sizes, underscoring the need for further large-scale research to confirm these findings.