
This study was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Hey, it's Marco! Some scientists believe that the drug MDMA (ecstasy), which is known to increase feelings of social connection and empathy, may have psychotherapeutic benefits for those with disorders often associated with a lack of feeling connected to others, such as in schizophrenia, autism, or antisocial personality disorder. “We found that MDMA produced friendliness, playfulness, and loving feelings, even when it was administered to people in a laboratory with little social contact, said author Dr. Gillinder Bedi.
Blogger's note: "Perhaps this is why I never had autism!" Ah, the 80's!
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