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How a dose of MDMA transformed a white supremacist

https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20230614-how-a-dose-of-mdma-transformed-a-white-supremacist

Brendan was once a leader in the US white nationalist movement. But when he took the drug MDMA in a scientific study, it would radically change his extremist beliefs.

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Lukas Gierlichs
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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The article is based on a specific clinical trial and references direct interviews as a reliable evidence base. The argument is reasonably balanced and includes caveats from scientists that MDMA is not a "magic pill". The overall clarity is excellent with a clear narrative arc and accessible explanation of a complex medical and social issue. Overall this is a highly reliable and useful piece of journalism.

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