A recent study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience provides new insights into how 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy or molly, affects the brain’s processing of emotional stimuli. Researchers found that MDMA significantly altered the brain’s response to emotional faces, shedding light on the drug’s unique impact on social and emotional processing. MDMA is known for its recreational use due to its euphoric and empathogenic effects. It is also under investigation as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when combined with p…