indigoaura
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This post is in connection to the 300+ page thread, "What is wrong with the MDMA Available Today."
We have hit a wall with that discussion that will only be surpassed with lab access and the co-operation of researchers.
Despite having found published research to support multiple potential hypotheses, the only way forward is to start analyzing samples with analytical techniques beyond the simple GCMS offered by most harm reduction labs.
Summary - Some samples of GCMS identified MDMA produce subpar effects in both new and experienced users. These effects are outside of the range that would be expected from typical MDMA, and include objectively observable differences such as significant variation in mydriasis.
Possible explanations include contaminant interference with monoamine transporters or isobaric derivatives that appear to be MDMA to GCMS.
What we need - We need a lab or university that is able to legally accept MDMA samples for advanced analysis (NMR, GCMS, Raman, Liquid Chromatography).
I could see this set up as a research hypothesis that seeks to identify whether variation in MDMA user reports correlates to an identifiable, physical difference in samples such as the presence of a novel psychoactive substance.
If you can help, or if you know of a lab that is set up to receive samples legally, please PM me.
We have hit a wall with that discussion that will only be surpassed with lab access and the co-operation of researchers.
Despite having found published research to support multiple potential hypotheses, the only way forward is to start analyzing samples with analytical techniques beyond the simple GCMS offered by most harm reduction labs.
Summary - Some samples of GCMS identified MDMA produce subpar effects in both new and experienced users. These effects are outside of the range that would be expected from typical MDMA, and include objectively observable differences such as significant variation in mydriasis.
Possible explanations include contaminant interference with monoamine transporters or isobaric derivatives that appear to be MDMA to GCMS.
What we need - We need a lab or university that is able to legally accept MDMA samples for advanced analysis (NMR, GCMS, Raman, Liquid Chromatography).
I could see this set up as a research hypothesis that seeks to identify whether variation in MDMA user reports correlates to an identifiable, physical difference in samples such as the presence of a novel psychoactive substance.
If you can help, or if you know of a lab that is set up to receive samples legally, please PM me.