MDMA, or ecstasy, increases the risk of depression because the drug produces significant changes in the activity of
A) serotonin.
B) endorphins.
C) norepinephrine.
D) glutamate.

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MDMA mainly affects the activity of serotonin in the brain, causing a significant release of serotonin and leading to depletion of serotonin levels in the brain over time. This depletion of serotonin has been linked to an increased risk of depression.

MDMA, or Ecstasy, Increases the Risk of Depression Because the Drug