A long-term ecstasy-related change in visual perception

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Authors

Brown, John

Edwards, Mark

McKone, Elinor

Ward, Jeffrey

Publisher

Springer

Abstract

Rationale: The present study provides the first evidence of the long-term consequences of ecstasy use on visual processes thought to reflect serotonergic functions in the occipital lobe. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") is known to cause lasting

Keywords

Keywords: 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine; amphetamine; adaptation; adult; article; behavior; behavior change; comparative study; controlled study; drug use; female; human; illusion; male; occipital lobe; priority journal; serotoninergic system; stimulus; vision; Amphetamine; Ecstasy; Lateral inhibition; MDMA; Methamphetamine; Occipital lobe; Orientation; Serotonin; Tilt aftereffect; Visual perception

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http://hdl.handle.net/1885/29101

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ANU Research Publications

Source

Psychopharmacology

Type

Journal article

DOI

10.1007/s00213-007-0785-0

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2037-12-31

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