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Showing 1 to 20 of 75 for “"ecstasy"”.
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The origins of Christian ecstasy: a critical survey.
… in three stages: (I) How should the concept 'ecstasy' be understood, and ecstatic phenomena analysed? (II) In the light of this, how far are various types of experience familiar to the ancient (non-Christian) Mediterranean world to be und.erstood as ecstatic? (III) How are we to locate …
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The Ecstasy of Influence: Douglas Coupland Appropriates the World
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NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF ECSTASY/MDMA USE ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
… functions, and neuroendocrine function in ecstasy users and non-users. Each of the proposed executive functions outlined in Miyake et al.’s (2000) conceptual framework (inhibition, switching and updating) as well as the addition of access to semantic/long term memory made by Fisk and Sharp …
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The differential effects of MDMA (ecstasy) use on executive and memory processes
… the nature of executive function deficits in ecstasy users, and the contribution of these executive functions to performance on other cognitive tasks. Using recent theoretical models of executive functioning recreational ecstasy-polydrug users were tested in laboratory settings on measures of …
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Non-acute Cognitive Sequelae Associated With Recreational Ecstasy Use: A Meta-analysis
… to 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy). Yet, studies comparing the cognitive performance of human recreational ecstasy users to ecstasy naïve controls have produced inconsistent results. The present study is a meta-analysis of the published empirical literature on the …
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The effect of ecstasy/polydrug use on prospective memory and executive processes
… memory and executive function deficits in ecstasy/polydrug users and the role of these processes in accounting for the observed prospective memory performance deficits. Using a variety of laboratory and self-report measures of prospective memory and a self-report measure of executive …
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The distinctive relationship between sexual ecstasy and spiritual ecstasy for heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered clergy of the Church of England: Integrating Transpersonal Awareness with an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
… union with God through the veil of sexual ecstasy; (c) all twelve reported that these experiences have been transformative leading to an expanded and inclusive sense of self and other, which has also enhanced their ministry; (d) rituals and symbols that reflect the distinctive relationship …
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‘The Agony & the Ecstasy: Managing a Chronic Pain Condition Whilst Being a Mother’
Persistent pain is a debilitating condition affecting more women than men, and for women in their child-rearing years this means struggling to bring up children whilst contending with an unforgiving pain condition. Existing research in this area has found increased levels of pain complaints in …
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The Effects of Cocaine and Ecstasy on Cardiac Myocytes and the Intact Myocardium
<p>Cocaine and ecstasy are widely used illicit drugs. Both drugs have undergone intense scrutiny as information regarding their side-effects has become available. One important yet incomplete area of investigation pertains to their effects on the heart. The purpose of the current studies was to …
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Users' explanations of their psychoactive substance use, with a particular focus on MDMA (Ecstasy)
This study explores ten psychoactive substance users' explanations of their MDMA usage with the aim of investigating how users explain their own substance abuse, and secondly to ascertain if and/or how their accounts diverge or converge with currently used models. Thirdly, it is intended to explore …
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BECOMING RESTORATIVE: DISCOMFORT, PRAXIS, AND ECSTASY AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES AND TEACHER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
<p>Restorative justice is inclusive of a philosophy and set of practices that have challenged long-standing paradigms that perpetuate harm in schools. Through this lens, schools are recognized as interconnected communities where the well-being and dignity of all members must be valued. While the …
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The role of long- and short-term typical dose, concurrent alcohol consumption and executive processes in ecstasy related prospective memory deficits.
… prospective memory (PM) deficits in ecstasy users the purpose of this thesis was to explore the specific nature of these deficits focussing on establishing dose related effects and exploring possible mediators. Using laboratory-based measures of PM and a detailed background drug use …
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The Psycho-Economic Model of Ecstasy Consumption and Related Consequences: A multi-site study with community samples
A Psycho-Economic Model of Ecstasy Consumption and Related Consequences: A Multi-Site Study with Community Samples By Arbi Ben Abdallah The consumption of mind-altering drugs is well recognized as a complex behavior entailing many different etiological precursors. To understand its complexity, drug …
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Understanding the neuroadaptations underlying the effects of (+)-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [(+)-MDMA; ecstasy]: Implications for the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor and its binding partners
… of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, “ecstasy”) induces “behavioral sensitization,” an enhancement of its behavioral effects. The molecular changes underlying behavioral sensitization may be linked to neuropsychological sequelae (e.g., depression, anxiety) seen upon withdrawal from MDMA …
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Stable isotope analysis: a new forensic science tool
… the UK. The prevalence of drugs such as MDMA or 'ecstasy' has increased rapidly in Northern Ireland. In order to establish shipping routes and link batches to countries of production, current analysis of synthetic drugs requires a focus on more comprehensive profile of seized tablets. In this …
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The acute and long lasting psychological effects of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethampethamine (MDMA, 'ecstasy'): a cohort study conducted during the period 2002-2007
Rationale - MDMA is currently an illegally abused recreational drug. Non-human animal studies demonstrate that MDMA causes non-repairable damage to serotonergic neurons. As the acute behavioural effects of MDMA are similar between non-human animals and humans, it is plausible to suggest that the …
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