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August 26, 2025Psychedelics.

Harriet de Wit: What can we learn about behavior and brain processes by studying psychoactive drugs in humans? How can we harmonize behavioral research in humans and nonhuman species?

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Interview reveals how MDMA enhances social connection in humans, suggesting implications for psychotherapy.

Key Points

  • MDMA enhances feelings of social connectedness during interactions, showing its potential in PTSD treatment.
  • Groundbreaking research on psychoactive drugs like LSD and MDMA sheds light on their effects on behavior.
  • Innovative methodologies bridge the gap between animal research and human studies, enhancing understanding of addiction.
  • Dr. de Wit's work establishes new paradigms for drug-induced neural actions, impacting psychiatric treatment.

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Harriet de Wit (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af63e3ad7bf08b1eae447bhttps://doi.org/10.61373/pp025k.0029
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