What is MDMA?
Q: What is MDMA?
A: MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a psychoactive drug with stimulant and psychedelic effects that is primarily used as a recreational drug. It is commonly seen in tablet form (ecstasy) and crystal form (molly or mandy).
Q: What are the effects of taking MDMA?
A: Taking MDMA can cause feelings of euphoria (extreme happiness) and altered sensations. It can also lead to bad side effects such as insomnia, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and addiction. After coming down from the high it can result in severe depression due to an initial increase in neurotransmitters followed by a short-term drop in neurotransmitters.
Q: Is MDMA legal?
A: No, most countries have made it illegal to possess, make or sell MDMA which could result in criminal prosecution and a possible prison term. Some countries have made limited exceptions for research purposes only.
Q: Are there any medical uses for MDMA?
A: As of 2016[update], there are no accepted medical uses for MDMA although some initial studies have been conducted on whether it can help patients with severe PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) make progress in therapy if they take very low doses of the drug immediately before appointments under medical supervision.
Q: How common is the use of ecstasy among teens?
A: According to surveys taken in 2018 more than 4% of 12th graders reported using ecstasy at some point while 1.5% of 8th graders reported ever having used the drug.
Q: Are ecstasy tablets more potent now than they were previously?
A: Yes, many ecstasy tablets sold online on the “dark net” are more potent than ever before with average doses ranging between 125 mg up to 270-340 mg for "super pills".
