Description:
The purpose of this PA is to provide an optimally comprehensive, strategic,
and balanced MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) research program, given
the upsurge in MDMA abuse worldwide, including its abuse outside the rave
scene. Although researchers have made great strides in characterizing MDMAs
neural mechanisms and neurotoxicity, it is necessary now to focus on specific
areas of MDMA research, across all research disciplines, urgently needing our
attention.
For the purpose of this PA, the term MDMA is defined as 3,4-
methylenedioxymethamphetamine and its very close structural analogues, such
as p-methoxyamphetamine (PMA), p-methoxymethamphetamine (PMMA), and 3,4-
methylenedioxy-N-ethyl-amphetamine (MDEA), insofar as they share specific
subjective, discriminative stimulus, or toxicological properties with 3,4-
methylenedioxymethamphetamine; however, methamphetamine and other
amphetamines that are characterized by neurotoxic effects on central
dopaminergic systems in experimental animals are not included in this
definition. Ecstasy is defined as a preparation (usually a tablet)
supposed by its users to contain MDMA.
Who can apply:
Anyone/General Public
City Or Township Governments
County Governments
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
Independent School Districts
Individual/Family
Minority Group
Native American Organization
Non-Government - General
Nonprofits Having A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Nonprofits That Do Not Have A 501(C)(3) Status With The IRS, Other Than Institutions Of Higher Education
Other Private Institution/Organization
Private Institutions Of Higher Education
Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Profit Organization
Public And State Controlled Institutions Of Higher Education
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Quasi-Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization
Small Business (Less Than 500 Employees
Special District Governments
State (Includes District Of Columbia; Includes Institutions Of Higher Education And Hospitals)
U.S. Territories And Possessions (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Eligible functional categories:
Funding Sources:
Drug Abuse Research Programs
More Information:
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