The gordian knot of MDMA (Ecstasy).

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MDMA., Drugs., Regulation of psychoactive substances

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In this article we reflect on the accumulation of meanings in drug use practices. The revision of the Greek concepts of phármakon and pharmakós as well as the notion of folding formulated by Gilles Deleuze serve as a basis to consider the current situation of MDMA, better known as Ecstasy, the synthetic drug of greater use in the world and that has revealed a great therapeutic potential. In addition, the possible release of the recreational and therapeutic use of MDMA is analyzed, based on the recent regulatory experience of cannabis tested in Uruguay.

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2020-12-17

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Fernández Romar, J. E., & Aszkinas Browarski, L. (2020). The gordian knot of MDMA (Ecstasy). Sincronía, 25(79), 583–597. Retrieved from https://revistasincronia.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/sincronia/article/view/513

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Vol. 25 No. 79 (2021): Sincronia Journal

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