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It should be noted that there was a scandal involving MDMA research at Johns Hopkins. A study claimed to prove that MDMA caused brain damage, but in fact Metham
by axolotl 15y ago
It should be noted that there was a scandal involving MDMA research at Johns Hopkins. A study claimed to prove that MDMA caused brain damage, but in fact Methamphetamine had accidentally been administered instead of MDMA.
http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/2003/09/60328 http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/2003/09/60328
Of course, this doesn't disprove other legitimate studies. The interview you link took place well after that scandal.
- Wingman4l7 15y agoI was unaware that the research had been discredited; thanks for letting me know. That said, for those who are interested, here is the paper that the article is referring to: Griffiths, R.R., Johnson, M.W., Richards, W.A., Richards, B.D., McCann, U., & Jesse, R. (in press). Psilocybin occasioned mystical-type experiences: Immediate and persisting dose-related effects. Psychopharmacology. ... and here is the previous study he did: Griffiths, R.R., Richards, W.A., McCann, U., & Jesse, R. (2006). Psilocybin can occasion mystical experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance. Psychopharmacology, 187, 268-283. ...which was the study related to the aforementioned interview: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/GriffithspsilocybinQ http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/Griffiths...