To celebrate finishing his final university exams, Julian takes ecstasy (MDMA) at a club. This recreational drug is known to cause a sudden rush of euphoria, warmth, and heightened sensory perception.
Explain the effects that ecstasy (MDMA) may have on the synaptic transmission process in Julian’s central nervous system.
You must refer to the context in your response.
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