Commonly Abused Drugs

MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly)

A synthetic, psychoactive drug that has similarities to both the stimulant amphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. MDMA is an abbreviation of the scientific name, 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine.

Street Names Commercial Names Common Forms Common Ways Taken DEA Schedule
Adam, Clarity, Eve, Lover's Speed, Peace, Uppers No commercial uses Colorful tablets with imprinted logos, capsules, powder, liquid Swallowed, snorted I

Possible Health Effects
Short-term Lowered inhibition; enhanced sensory perception; confusion; depression; sleep problems; anxiety; increased heart rate and blood pressure; muscle tension; teeth clenching; nausea; blurred vision; faintness; chills or sweating; sharp rise in body temperature leading to liver, kidney, or heart failure and death.
Long-term Long-lasting confusion, depression, problems with attention, memory, and sleep; increased anxiety, impulsiveness, aggression; loss of appetite; less interest in sex.
Other Health-related Issues Unknown.
In Combination with Alcohol May increase the risk of cell and organ damage.
Withdrawal Symptoms Fatigue, loss of appetite, depression, trouble concentrating.
Treatment options
Medications There is conflicting evidence about whether MDMA is addictive. There are no FDA-approved medications to treat MDMA addiction.
Behavioral Therapies More research is needed to find out if behavioral therapies can be used to treat MDMA addiction.