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Differences between MDMA and classic psychedelics
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MDMA can cause long-term damage to the serotonin system with a certain dose and frequency, while classic psychedelics have a higher level of physical safety. Nonetheless, MDMA is within the subset of classic psychedelics in terms of its subjective effects.
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