Does mdma/ecstasy affect intelligence?

Yes and no. There are acute effects (reversible) and there may be chronic effects (long-term, reversibility unknown). In both cases, dosage and frequency of usage are key factors. if you can keep to safe doses, well spaced out, fine. read more

MDMA can produce a variety of adverse health effects, including nausea, chills, sweating, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramping, and blurred vision. MDMA overdose can also occur. The symptoms can include high blood pressure, faintness, panic attacks, and in severe cases, a loss of consciousness, and seizures. read more

Ecstasy Effects. Some people also dive into spells of depression and anxiety due to ecstacy abuse effects. Animal testing has shown that ecstacy abuse can affect fertility and embryo development. The problem with ecstacy abuse is that ecstasy has is deceptively considered as a safe/harmless drug. read more

In the brain, MDMA amps up the activity of three chemical messengers involved in mood regulation: serotonin, norepinephrine, and, to a lesser extent, dopamine. Most of our conclusions about the effects of MDMA have focused on serotonin, one of the most widely studied neurotransmitters. read more