It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and time perception. MDMA was initially popular in the nightclub scene and at all-night dance parties "raves" , but the drug now affects a broader range of people who more commonly call the drug Ecstasy or Molly.
People who use MDMA usually take it as a capsule or tablet, though some swallow it in liquid form or snort the powder. The popular nickname Molly slang for "molecular" often refers to the supposedly "pure" crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold in capsules. However, people who purchase powder or capsules sold as Molly often actually get other drugs such as synthetic cathinones "bath salts" instead see " Added Risk of MDMA ". MDMA's effects last about 3 to 6 hours, although many users take a second dose as the effects of the first dose begin to fade.
Over the course of the week following moderate use of the drug, a person may experience:. It's possible that some of these effects may be due to the combined use of MDMA with other drugs, especially marijuana. This can lead to a spike in body temperature that can occasionally result in liver, kidney, or heart failure or even death. If your use of MDMA is affecting your health, family, relationships, work, school, financial or other life situations, you can find help and support.
Not sure what you are looking for? Try our intuitive Path2Help tool and be matched with support information and services tailored to you. Federal and state laws provide penalties for possessing, using, making or selling MDMA, or driving under its influence. Last published: November 10, What is MDMA? How is MDMA used? MDMA affects everyone differently, based on: MDMA affects everyone differently, based on: size, weight and health whether the person is used to taking it whether other drugs are taken around the same time the amount taken the strength of the drug varies from batch to batch.
Long term effects Regular use of MDMA may cause: colds or flu depression needing to use more to get the same effect dependence on MDMA memory and concentration problems liver problems financial, work and social problems.
Withdrawal Giving up MDMA after using it for a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without it.
Symptoms include: cravings for MDMA aches and pains exhaustion restless sleep agitation trouble concentrating anxiety and depression. Read more about withdrawal. Getting help If your use of MDMA is affecting your health, family, relationships, work, school, financial or other life situations, you can find help and support.
More Drug Topics. Quick Links. About NIDA. Studies show long-term, heavy MDMA use may be associated with problems with learning and memory. Looking for Treatment? The drug was developed in Germany in the early twentieth century as an appetite suppressant, but today's users consume the drug for its hallucinogenic effects, which they claim heighten their senses and make them feel less inhibited.
Users also consume MDMA for its stimulant properties, which enable them to dance for hours at all-night parties and nightclubs. MDMA generally is sold as a tablet, which is taken orally. MDMA tablets are available in various colors and shapes and generally are imprinted with a logo. Popular logos include smiley faces, clover leaves, cartoon characters, and symbols associated with commercial brands such as Mitsubishi, Nike, and Mercedes.
Most MDMA users are teenagers or young adults. More than 10 percent of high school seniors have tried MDMA at least once, and more than 2 percent have used the drug in the past month, according to the University of Michigan 's Monitoring the Future Survey.
MDMA users typically come from middle- and upper-class households. MDMA is inexpensive. MDMA is called a club drug because it often is used at all-night dance parties called raves or at techno parties and nightclubs.
In addition, MDMA increasingly is being used in private homes and on high school and college campuses.
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