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Ecstasy/Molly is a synthetic drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. It creates distortions in perception, and produces an energizing effect. Ecstasy is most commonly used to refer to MDMA in the capsule form. The capsule form is the most common way people take the drug. The pill can take on different shapes and sizes. Molly refers to the crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold as powder or in capsules. Molly can also be snorted since it is a powder.

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MDMA was developed by a German pharmaceutical company in 1912, it was intended to act as a parent compound to synthesize medications that control bleeding. In 1985 the DEA banned MDMA placing it on the list of schedule I drugs. In the early 1990s, the FDA approved the first human trial for MDMA, “Clinical trials are still ongoing to explore whether MDMA has therapeutic potential in the treatment of post-traumatic-stress-disorder and anxiety in autistic adults and patients with a terminal illness”.

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methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (meh·thuhl·eh·nuh·dai·aak·see·meh·tham·feh·tuh·meen). The abbreviation is MDMA.

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Ecstasy can take on many shapes and colors. Sometimes it looks too fun to be dangerous.

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MDMA can be used for psychotherapy because MDMA can reduce fear and enhance interpersonal trust. It is useful for healing emotional damage from traumas. But since it is a schedule 1 drug, there is no accepted medical use.

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How are users introduced to Ecstasy/Molly?

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How are users introduced to Ecstasy/Molly?

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"MDMA first gained popularity among adolescents and young adults in the nightclub scene and at dance parties known as raves."

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Liver problems

Kidney problems

Heart problems

Note: anyone with heart problems can have dangerous reactions to ecstasy

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Increased confidence and energy

Lowered inhibitions

Feelings of wellbeing

Feelings of closeness to others

Empathy

Floating sensations

Energized and alert

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Adam

Beans

Clarity

E

Hug

Love Drug

X

XTC

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Schedule 1, hallucinogen/stimulant.

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Less than 5% percent of teenagers have reported using ecstasy in their lifetime. This is significantly less compared to some other drugs.