Among their psychotropic actions, users describe a
entactogen effect similar to that of MDMA and a stimulant effect like that of cocaine (McElrath & O'Neill, 2011).
It displays strong stimulant and
entactogen effects, similar to those of cocaine and MDMA (Winstock et al., 2011).
* an
entactogen such as 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone
It's classed as an "
entactogen" as it induces feelings of empathy similar to MDMA - ecstasy.
Recently banned mephedrone - known as Meow Meow - is also classed as an
entactogen.
MDMA is an
entactogen, literally meaning "a touching within," for its ability to elicit affective responses including enhanced communication, closeness to others, insight, and self-acceptance.
A synthetic analog to amphetamine with hallucinogenic features similar to those of mescaline, MDMA is often described as an
entactogen (defined as to produce a touching within) for its ability to heighten but not distort sensory perceptions (Gahlinger, 2004).
LSD and psilocybin are often referred to as "entheogens," meaning "to awaken God within," whereas MDMA is often described as an "
entactogen," meaning "to touch within" (Bravo 2001; Smith 2000), reflecting the differences between MDMA and "full" psychedelics.
Brain mechanisms of hallucinogens and
entactogens. Dialogues Clin Neurosci.
Identification of a new therapeutic class:
Entactogens. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 18: 305-13.
Gouzoulis-Mayfrank and colleagues (Neuropsychopharmacology 20:565-581, 1999), MDMA, MDE, and MBDE are
entactogens and are probably a distinct psychoactive substance class with an intermediate position between stimulants and hallucinogens.
AM and MA are potent stimulants (1), whereas the so-called
entactogens MDA, MDMA, and MDEA increase alertness and endurance while causing a sense of euphoria and greater sociability (2).
