What Is It?
Most Common Form?
Pills
Most Common Way Of Taking It?
Usually swallowed in its tablet or capsule form.
Most Common Side Effect?
Euphoria
Increases What Three Brain Chemicals?
Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Serotonin.
When Was It First Used?
First used in the 1970s as an aid in psychotherapy.
Most Common Name?
Ecstasy
Can Also Come As...?
Powder or Crystal
What Happens To Your Eyes?
Dilated (enlarged) pupils
What Happens When Mix This With Other Drugs?
What's Happening With MDMA Now?
Currently in clinical trials as a possible treatment aid for PTSD.
Where Does It Come From?
Derived From Safrole Oil.
How Do They Take The Pill?
With Some Type Of Liquid, Don't Crush It.
What Happens To Your Jaw?
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding
What Is The Safe Level Of Use For This Drug?
There Is No Safe Level Of Use For This Drug.
What's The Treatment For Addiction?
There are no specific medical treatment for MDMA addiction.
Who Was It Developed By?
Developed By An German Pharmaceutical Company In 1912.
When Is It Mostly Used?
A significant portion of this drug’s use takes place in nightlife and festival settings.
Second Most Common Side Effects
Irritability, paranoia and aggression
What Are The Other Names For MDMA?
Caps, Eckies, E, XTC, Pills, Pingers, Bikkies, Flippers, Molly, M&M
Is There Anything To Help With The Addiction?
Some have found behavioral therapy to be helpful.
Classified Name
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
What Percent Of Young Adults Have Used It In The Last Year?
4 percent of young adults reported using MDMA in the past year.
What Does Your Body Feel Like?
Floating Sensations
How Much MDMA Is In A Pill?
Some pills sold as ecstasy may only have a small amount of MDMA or none at all.
Do Everyone Have The Same Effects?
No, Results May Vary.