Description
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), also known as ecstasy or “molly,” is a synthetic drug derived from amphetamine. It produces effects such as feelings of mental stimulation, decreased anxiety, and enhanced sensory perception. However, as with any street drug, using MDMA also comes with notable risks.Ecstasy became popular during the 1970s and 1980s when it became a mainstream street drug associated with music festivals, raves, concerts, and clubs. BZP (benzylpiperazine) is now also being used as a “legal form” of ecstasy. In 1985, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) placed MDMA on the list of Schedule I drugs, meaning that it isn’t used to treat any medical condition and it has a high potential for abuse.
Drug Class: Ecstasy acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen.
Common Side Effects
Common Side Effects: Some of the more common side effects of ecstasy include nausea, blurred vision, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and involuntary teeth clenching.
Ecstasy can produce the positive effects that people seek in as little as 15 minutes, but it can also cause a variety of negative effects.
- Mental stimulation
- An increased sense of well-being
- Emotional warmth
- Empathy
- Feeling less reserved
- Decreased anxiety
- Increased energy
- Enhanced sensory perception
- Nausea
- Chills or hot flashes
- Sweating
- Teeth clenching
- Muscle cramping or stiffness
- Loss of appetite
- Dehydration
- Restless legs
- Agitation
Signs of Use
Some of the common signs that someone might be using ecstasy include:
- Changes in sleep habits
- Chills or sweats
- Confusion
- Dilated pupils
- High and long-lasting energy levels
- High levels of euphoria
- Mood changes
- Muscle tensing
- Sensitive emotions
- Teeth clenching
- The presence of drug paraphernalia (e.g., pills, tablets, powders)
Ecstasy use can also lead to an accidental overdose. Using other drugs or alcohol with MDMA increases this risk.
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