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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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  • I agree that there could be different motivational factors for why people with and without Aspergers take drugs/alcohol.

    Another reason why someone might take a substance would be to try and 'fit in' or be accepted.

    People with AS probably take substances to relieve stress and anxiety but I suppose some Nt's do also.

    Taking MDMA and alcohol can definately makes social interaction easier. An NT might be able to build on these experiences to further a relationship when not using the substance.

    In my personal experience this is not really the case for someone with Aspergers - after the effects of the substance wears off there is panic and great difficulty with any social conections that were made. The idea of trying to sustain the social connections that were made is too much. Seeing people you met when under the influence of a substance is terrifying. Depression, anxiety and increased social withdrawal follows.

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  • I agree that there could be different motivational factors for why people with and without Aspergers take drugs/alcohol.

    Another reason why someone might take a substance would be to try and 'fit in' or be accepted.

    People with AS probably take substances to relieve stress and anxiety but I suppose some Nt's do also.

    Taking MDMA and alcohol can definately makes social interaction easier. An NT might be able to build on these experiences to further a relationship when not using the substance.

    In my personal experience this is not really the case for someone with Aspergers - after the effects of the substance wears off there is panic and great difficulty with any social conections that were made. The idea of trying to sustain the social connections that were made is too much. Seeing people you met when under the influence of a substance is terrifying. Depression, anxiety and increased social withdrawal follows.

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