MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen, producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment from sensory experiences. It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens. MDMA is commonly taken as a capsule or tablet, but it can also be ingested in liquid form or snorted as a powder. The popular nickname "Molly" often refers to the supposedly "pure" crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold in capsules. However, its important to note that drugs sold as MDMA (ecstasy) may not contain any MDMA at all; they can be a mix of other substances such as amphetamine, paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), ketamine, NBOMe, synthetic cathinones, or other substances.
MDMA was first used in the 1970s as an aid in psychotherapy, but it did not have the support of clinical trials or approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In 1985, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration labeled MDMA as an illegal drug with no recognized medicinal use.
Its important to be aware that drugs 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, and they may also be dangerous when combined with MDMA.
In summary, MDMA is a synthetic drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen, and it is commonly taken as a capsule or tablet. However, its crucial to be cautious as drugs sold as MDMA may not contain any MDMA at all and can be a mix of other substances, posing significant health risks.
