Commonly Abused Drugs Chart - National Institute On Drug Abuse - 2018 Page 15

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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. For more
information, see the
MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse Research
Report.
Street Names
Commercial Names
Common Forms
Common Ways Taken
DEA
Schedule
Adam, Clarity, Eve,
No commercial uses
Colorful tablets with
Swallowed, snorted
I
Lover's Speed, Peace,
imprinted logos,
Uppers
capsules, powder, liquid
Possible Health Effects
Short-term
Lowered inhibition; enhanced sensory perception; increased heart rate and blood pressure;
muscle tension; nausea; faintness; chills or sweating; sharp rise in body temperature leading
to kidney failure or death.
Long-term
Long-lasting confusion, depression, problems with attention, memory, and sleep; increased
anxiety, impulsiveness; less interest in sex.
Other Health-related
Unknown.
Issues
In Combination with
MDMA decreases some of alcohol’s effects. Alcohol can increase plasma concentrations of
Alcohol
MDMA, which may increase the risk of neurotoxic effects.
Withdrawal
Fatigue, loss of appetite, depression, trouble concentrating.
Symptoms
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.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Page 15 of 30
Commonly Abused Drugs
January 2018

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