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Buy MDMA pills online
What is MDMA?
3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic
drug that alters mood and perception (awareness of surrounding objects
and conditions). 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.
How do people use MDMA?
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“).
Some people take MDMA in combination with other drugs such as alcohol or marijuana.
How does MDMA affect the brain?
MDMA increases the activity of three brain chemicals:
- Dopamine—produces increased energy/activity and acts in the reward system to reinforce behaviors
- Norepinephrine—increases heart rate and blood pressure, which are
particularly risky for people with heart and blood vessel problems - Serotonin—affects mood, appetite, sleep, and other functions. It
also triggers hormones that affect sexual arousal and trust. The release
of large amounts of serotonin likely causes the emotional closeness,
elevated mood, and empathy felt by those who use MDMA.
Other health effects include:
- nausea
- muscle cramping
- involuntary teeth clenching
- blurred vision
- chills
- sweating
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:
- irritability
- impulsiveness and aggression
- depression
- sleep problems
- anxiety
- memory and attention problems
- decreased appetite
- decreased interest in and pleasure from sex
It’s possible that some of these effects may be due to the combined use of MDMA with other drugs, especially marijuana.
What are other health effects of MDMA?
High doses of MDMA can affect the body’s ability to regulate
temperature. This can lead to a spike in body temperature that can
occasionally result in liver, kidney, or heart failure or even death.
In addition, because MDMA can promote trust and closeness, its use—especially combined with sildenafil (Viagra®)—may encourage unsafe sexual behavior. This increases people’s risk of contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS or hepatitis.
Read more about drug use and HIV/AIDS in DrugFacts: HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse
Read more about drug use and hepatitis.
Added Risk of MDMA
Adding to MDMA’s risks is that pills, capsules, or powders sold as
Ecstasy and supposedly “pure” Molly may contain other drugs instead of
or in addition to MDMA. Much of the Molly seized by the police contains
additives such as cocaine, ketamine, methamphetamine, over-the-counter
cough medicine, or synthetic cathinones (“bath salts”). These substances
may be extremely dangerous if the person does not know what he or she
is taking. They may also be dangerous when combined with MDMA. People
who purposely or unknowingly combine such a mixture with other
substances, such as marijuana and alcohol, may be putting themselves at
even higher risk for harmful health effects.
Is MDMA addictive?
Research results vary on whether MDMA is addictive. Experiments have
shown that animals will self-administer MDMA—an important indicator of a
drug’s abuse potential—although to a lesser degree than some other
drugs such as cocaine.
Some people report signs of addiction, including the following withdrawal symptoms:
- fatigue
- loss of appetite
- depression
- trouble concentrating
Does MDMA Have Value in Therapy?
MDMA was first used in the 1970s as an aid in psychotherapy (mental
disorder treatment using “talk therapy”). The drug did not have the
support of clinical trials (studies using humans) or approval from the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 1985, The U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) labeled MDMA as an illegal drug with no
recognized medicinal use. However, some researchers remain interested
in its value in psychotherapy when given to patients under carefully
controlled conditions. MDMA is currently in clinical trials as a
possible treatment aid for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); for
anxiety in terminally ill patients; and for social anxiety in autistic
adults. Recently, the FDA gave MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD a Breakthrough Therapy designation. More information on MDMA research can be found by contacting sponsors of various MDMA studies listed on
How can people get treatment for addiction to MDMA?
There are no specific medical treatments for MDMA addiction. Some
people seeking treatment for MDMA addiction have found behavioral
therapy to be helpful. Scientists need more research to determine how
effective this treatment option is for addiction to MDMA.
Points to Remember
- 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic drug that
alters mood and perception. It is chemically similar to stimulants and
hallucinogens. - MDMA is commonly called Ecstasy or Molly.
- People who use MDMA typically take it as a capsule or tablet. Many people take it in combination with other drugs.
- MDMA acts by increasing the activity of three brain chemicals: dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
- Effects include increased energy, distorted perception, involuntary
teeth clenching, dangerously high body temperature, and depression. - Many people are unaware that Ecstasy and supposedly “pure” Molly
also often contain not only pure MDMA but other drugs that may be
particularly dangerous when mixed with MDMA. - Research results vary on whether MDMA is addictive. Some people report signs of addiction.
- Some people seeking treatment for MDMA addiction have found
behavioral therapy to be helpful. There are no specific medical
treatments for MDMA addiction.
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