Studies on the effect of MDMA ('ecstasy') on the body temperature of rats housed at different ambient room temperatures

Abstract

3, 4‐Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA,'ecstasy') administration to rats produces hyperthermia if they are housed in normal or warm ambient room temperature (Ta) conditions (20° C), but hypothermia when in cool conditions (Ta17° C). We have now …