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Title:

Ecstasy : the complete guide : a comprehensive look at the risks and benefits of MDMA / edited by Julie Holland.

Publisher:

Park Street Press,

Copyright Date:

c2001

Description:

x, 454 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Ecstasy (Drug)
N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine--therapeutic use--Interview.
Nervous System--drug effects--Interview.
Risk Factors--Interview.
Ecstasy.
Risico's.
Therapeutische werking.
Droga (vício)

Other Authors:

Holland, Julie, 1965-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 405-442) and index.

Contents:

History of MDMA / Julie Holland -- What does MDMA feel like? / Gary Bravo -- How MDMA works in the brain / Jessica Malberg and Katherine R. Bonson -- Chemistry of MDMA / David Nichols -- MDMA myths and rumors dispelled / Julie Holland -- Godparents of MDMA : an interview with Ann and Sasha Shulgin -- Medical risks associated with MDMA use / John Henry and Joe Rella -- Mental health problems associated with MDMA use / Karl L.R. Jansen -- Does MDMA cause brain damage? / Matthew Baggot and John Mendelson -- Legal status of MDMA around the world / Julie Holland -- Minimizing risk in the dance community : an interview with Emanual Sferios -- Using MDMA in healing, psychotherapy, and spiritual practice / Ralph Metzner and Sophia Adamson -- Experience with the interpersonal psychedelics / Claudio Naranjo -- Clinical experience with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy : an interview with George Greer -- Using MDMA in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder / Jose Carlos Bouso -- Using MDMA in the treatment of depression / June Riedlinger and Michael Montagne -- Using MDMA in the treatment of schizophrenia / Julie Holland -- Using MDMA in alternative medicine / Andrew Weil -- Clinical research with MDMA : a worldwide review / Andrew Kleiman and Julie Holland -- Giving MDMA to human volunteers in Switzerland / Alex Gamma, Matthias E. Liechti, and Franz X. Vollenweider -- Giving MDMA to human volunteers in the United States / Charles Grob -- Ecstasy : prescription for cultural renaissance / Douglas Rushkoff -- MDMA and spirituality / Rabbi Zalman Schachter -- MDMA's promise as a prescription medicine / Rick Doblin.

Summary:

Written by the world's leading experts on MDMA, "Ecstasy: The Complete Guide" takes the first unbiased look at the risks and the benefits of this unique drug, including the science of how it works; its promise as a treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other mental illnesses; and how to minimize the risks of use.

ISBN:

9780892818570 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0892818573 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2001002945

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

YKPE532 -- Anamosa Library & Learning Center (Anamosa)

JLPF081 -- Ericson Public Library (Boone)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

HUAX887 -- Southwestern Community College Library - Creston (Creston)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

W7AX771 -- Urban Campus (Des Moines)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

UVAX975 -- Western Iowa Tech Library (Sioux City)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)