The part of the brain typically damaged after one uses the drug Ecstasy (also called MDMA) is involved in the production of which of the following?
A)dopamine
B)serotonin
C)GABA
D)acetylcholine

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The part of the brain typically damaged after taking MDMA is the serotonin-producing neurons in the brain, specifically in the raphe nuclei of the brainstem. MDMA increases the release of serotonin in the brain, leading to a depletion of serotonin in the long term, which has negative effects on mood, cognition, and behavior. This is why MDMA is classified as a serotonergic drug.

The Part of the Brain Typically Damaged After One Uses