How molly works in the brain

March 10, 2015

 

Given the risks associated with Molly, why would anybody take it? The obvious answer—to get high—is only partly true. Like many drugs of abuse, Molly causes euphoria. But Molly is remarkable for its “prosocial” effects. Molly makes users feel friendly, loving, and strongly connected to one another. Molly is most commonly used in settings where communion with others is highly valued, such as raves, music festivals, and college parties. Recently, psychiatrists have taken an interest in its potential to enhance psychotherapy; this has led to new research into the mechanisms by which MDMA makes people feel closer.