
Through the Looking Glass
TED Radio Hour
The Effects of MDMA on the Brain
Rick Doblin: MDMA releases serotonin, dopamine, norephonaproton. He says it also releases a lot of hormones and in particular oxytocin. It reduces activity in the amygdala which is the fear processing part of the brain. More from Rick Doblin on clinical trials to treat PTSD with psychedelics when we come back.
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