SciShow
Is MDMA the Solution to PTSD?
What if the treatment for one of the most daunting psychological conditions were a party drug? New research suggests that might be coming.
TED Talks
TED: The future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy | Rick Doblin
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three...
SciShow
Healing Ozone & Studying Ecstasy
The ozone appears to be healing itself but there's still plenty of research to be done to stay green! -And researchers are wanting to study MDMA.
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Ecstasy
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is one of the most commonly used harmful drugs. How does the drug affect the brain and body, and what are the long-term repercussions associated with its use? Biology - Healthy Living - Ecstasy is a drug...
Curated Video
Can Psilocybin or MDMA Treat Depression and Anxiety?
There's even a study using psilocybin (from mushrooms) to help doctors and nurses suffering from burnout! So why the excitement, and what's the downside? We’ll break it down, recap highs and lows from key studies, explain how these drugs...
Curated Video
Ecstasy (Molly) for Trauma? - Yep It’s Coming Soon
MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly is the psychedelic that is the closest to getting FDA approval for treatment for PTSD. In this video, I talk about how it will be used. References Wardle, Margaret C, and Harriet de Wit. “MDMA alters...
Neuro Transmissions
How the war on drugs BLOCKS life-saving treatment
For a long time, American society has generally accepted the system in place that has protected us from the detrimental effects of scheduled drugs. But what if the "most dangerous drugs", Schedule 1 controlled substances, could actually...
Nature League
Exploring Communication | Compilation
Brit looks back on our eighth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of communication. Get your Critically Endangered Sharks poster here! Only on sale through May 30th.
Nature League
Party Drugs and Octopus Hugs - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effect of MDMA on social behavior in octopuses.
Catalyst University
MDMA (Ecstasy) | Mechanism of Action & Metabolism
In this video, we explore the mechanism of action and metabolism of the illicit drug, ecstasy, scientifically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
The Economist
The agony and ecstasy: how MDMA is being used to treat PTSD
MDMA, the active ingredient in the party drug ecstasy, is being touted as a game-changing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is being trialled in America—and for one army veteran the drug has been a life-saver.
Healthcare Triage
Shrooms, LSD, and Legit Uses of Psychedelics in Treatments
With all the recent studies of medical marijuana and its benefits, some researchers have become interested in researching the use of psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA for treating mental illness. It's hard to research though,...
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Animation of the synthetic amphetamine Ecstasy
Animation of the synthetic amphetamine Ecstasy
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Seized ecstasy drug tablets
CMS police officer's hands in rubber gloves placing handful of ecstasy tablets on table (seized in drugs haul) / police officer standing over pile of tablets & bags of tablets from drug bust. Seized ecstasy drug tablets on November 14,...
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Doctor filling medical prescription
Doctor filling out medical prescription and giving it to patient
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Doctor writing medical prescription to patient
Doctor filling out medical prescription and giving it to patient
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Elevated view over a typical street scene and Neon lights in Mong Kok district, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Time-lapse
Elevated view over a typical street scene and Neon lights in Mong Kok district, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Time-lapse
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HD DOLLY: Illegal Drugs
HD1080p: DOLLY shot of a drug addict homeless young man smoking a joint while lying on the floor of an abandoned building.
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dancing people with hands
dancing people with hands in a night club, under the strobe light, with contrast color correction