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MDMA and Memory Retention
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Studies have shown that under the influence of MDMA, humans and mice alike release oxytocin, which stimulates new neural connections in the pro-social areas of the brain and activates fear extinction and memory reconsolidation, resulting in increased memory retention of traumatic events.
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Studies in mice and octopuses show that under the influence of MDMA, a hormone oxytocin is released which stimulates new neural connections in pro-social areas of the brain, enabling individuals to process painful memories and emotions in a safe environment during psychotherapy.
35:21 - 37:53 (02:31)
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Studies in mice and octopuses show that under the influence of MDMA, a hormone oxytocin is released which stimulates new neural connections in pro-social areas of the brain, enabling individuals to process painful memories and emotions in a safe environment during psychotherapy.
ChapterMDMA and Memory Retention
Episode#440: Rick Doblin — The Psychedelic Domino That Tips All Others
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
MDMA therapy helps trauma victims to reconsolidate their memory by swapping fear and terror with a sense of approaching it peacefully, resulting in new neural pathways being encoded in the brain, and the ability to recall more details about the traumatic event.
37:53 - 39:29 (01:35)
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MDMA therapy helps trauma victims to reconsolidate their memory by swapping fear and terror with a sense of approaching it peacefully, resulting in new neural pathways being encoded in the brain, and the ability to recall more details about the traumatic event. MDMA therapy can relieve symptoms that are associated with PTSD and help trauma victims to regain control over their lives.