Drug-induced social connection: both MDMA and methamphetamine increase feelings of connectedness during controlled dyadic conversations (Molla, et al, 2023)

MDMA is a stimulant-like drug with distinctive empathogenic effects. Its pro-social effects, such as feelings of connectedness, may contribute to both its popularity as a recreational drug and its apparent value as an adjunct to psychotherapy. However, little is known about the behavioral processes ...