Pursuit of Ecstasy: The MDMA Experience (New Social Stud Alcohol

by Jerome Beck

The authors have produced the first "on the ground" study (not just clinical or chemical) of MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), or "ecstasy" as it is frequently designated. A psychoactive substance related to both the amphetamines and mescaline, MDMA has become popular in recent years as one of the new "designer" drugs. First used in therapeutic treatment, its recreational or street use has increased in recent years. The authors track the efforts (with psychiatrists and researchers in opposition) of the DEA to ban the drug.

252 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Beth Haynes · Rating 4 out of 5]

An oldie (1994) but goodie. Takes a look at teh users of MDMA prior to and shortly after criminalization. Who are they? Why to they partake? What was their experience? Recomendations for policy are still helpful though out of date.