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Asperger's Syndrome and MDMA

Jon

I was wondering what peoples thoughts regarding MDMA use and Asperger's Syndrome. I appreciate that this is probably a little controversial. I also appreciate that nobody on this forum would actually have taken MDMA because that would be illegal. However they may know a 'friend of a friend' who has or has read something about the subject.

A quick search on the internet came up with this:

Danforth Research Project

The study intended to explore Adult Autism and MDMA use. The results do not appear to have been published yet. More information about the researcher can be found here.

I also found a request for another research proposal here.

I am unsure that I agree with 'medication' to 'treat' Asperger's'. However I am very interested in understanding Asperger's beyond the 'traits'.

Understanding, acceptance and appreciation of peoples differences is what I see as a positive way forwards.

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  • Hi Jon,

    No, I was just pointing out that, as someone with Asperger's, I personally have never felt the need to take drugs. However, I know that many people with Asperger's do abuse these sustances, but I am not sure how many do statistically.

    Maybe the reasons for taking these substances tend to be different for people with Asperger's than for those who do not have AS. People with AS might take them more to relieve anxiety and stress than because it looks 'cool'.

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  • Hi Jon,

    No, I was just pointing out that, as someone with Asperger's, I personally have never felt the need to take drugs. However, I know that many people with Asperger's do abuse these sustances, but I am not sure how many do statistically.

    Maybe the reasons for taking these substances tend to be different for people with Asperger's than for those who do not have AS. People with AS might take them more to relieve anxiety and stress than because it looks 'cool'.

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