This was another one of the drugs provided to us by the DEA agent and is popular among youth.

What is it?

MDMA, (3,4-methylenedioxy- methamphetamine), known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic psychoactive drug. Ecstasy is the pill form of MDMA. Molly is the slang for “molecular” that refers to the powder or crystal form of MDMA. Molly is often mixed with other drugs and substances and is not pure MDMA or safe to use.

How is it used?

MDMA or Ecstasy is taken orally in pill or tablet form. These pills can be in different colors with images on them. Molly is taken in a gel capsule or snorted.

What does MDMA do to the body and mind?

• As a stimulant drug, it increases heart rate and blood pressure. Users may experience muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, chills, or sweating

• It produces feelings of increased energy, euphoria, emotional warmth, empathy, and distortions in sensory and time perception.

• Feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression and memory difficulties are other effects.


Did you know?

• DEA has labeled MDMA as a Schedule I drug, meaning its abuse potential is high and it has no approved medical use. It is illegal in the U.S.

• In high doses, MDMA can affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature, which can lead to serious health complications and possible death.

• Teens are using less MDMA. Teens decreased their past year use of MDMA from 1.9% in

2010 to 1.2% of teens using 2012. (Source: National Institute of Drug Abuse, 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health).