What is MDMA/
Ecstasy?
(Molly, Mandy, Pills , XTC, Beans, Doves)
MDMA is the official chemical name for the pure chemical compound. 3,4-Methylenedioxy methamphetamine or more commonly known as Ecstasy (E), it is a psychoactive drug. MDMA/Ecstasy is a “psychedelic” stimulant drug
usually sold as tablets, but is sometimes dabbed on to gums or snorted in its powder form. MDMA/Ecstasy is a drug that is used recreationally because of the way it can make people feel euphoric and empathetic. Users may take it to feel energised, happy or to stay awake and dance for hours. The effects take about half an hour to kick in and tend to
last between 3 to 6 hours, followed by a gradual comedown.
Ecstasy is often taken at music festivals (often multiday events with multiple artists), nightclubs, raves (large dance parties), or house parties. Ecstasy pills are swallowed and come in different shapes, colours and sizes and are often imprinted with a picture or symbols, but they it can also come in the form of capsules, powder or crystal. (MDMA)