Ecstasy

Ecstasy/ MDMA

What Is Ecstasy/MDMA? | Order Ecstasy online 

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a substance that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It creates an energizing effect, alters perception and sense of time, and enhances the enjoyment of touch. Young people often use MDMA to lower inhibitions and experience:
  • Euphoria
  • Feelings of closeness and empathy
  • Heightened sexuality
Although commonly known as “ecstasy,” many tablets sold under this name may not actually contain MDMA. Some may contain harmful substances like:
  • Methamphetamine
  • Ketamine
  • Cocaine
  • Cathinones
  • Caffeine
Additionally, drugs chemically similar to MDMA, such as 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) or paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), are sometimes sold as ecstasy. Taking extra doses to reach the desired effect can lead to overdose or even death.

 

What Is the Origin of Ecstasy/MDMA?


MDMA is a synthetic drug. Most MDMA seized in the United States comes from Western Europe, with smaller amounts coming from Canada.

Common Street Names for Ecstasy/MDMA


MDMA is known by many street names, including:

  • Adam
  • Beans
  • Clarity
  • Disco Biscuit
  • E
  • Ecstasy
  • Eve
  • Go
  • Hug Drug
  • Lover’s Speed
  • MDMA
  • Peace
  • STP
  • X
  • XTC

What Does Ecstasy/MDMA Look Like?
MDMA is mainly sold as tablets, often brightly colored and imprinted with logos to create “brands” that users recognize. These colorful pills are sometimes hidden among candy. It is also available in capsules, powder, and liquid forms.

How Is Ecstasy/MDMA Used?
Most users swallow MDMA tablets (typically 50–150 mg). Tablets can also be crushed and snorted, occasionally smoked, but rarely injected. Powder form is also common.

  • Stacking: Taking three or more tablets at once
  • Piggy-backing: Taking several tablets over a short period

A popular trend called “candy flipping” involves taking MDMA together with LSD.

Ecstasy/MDMA is often called a “party” or “club” drug. It is rarely used alone and is frequently mixed with alcohol, marijuana, or other substances.

What Is the Effect of Ecstasy/MDMA on the Mind?


MDMA mainly affects brain cells that use serotonin, a chemical important for mood, aggression, libido, sleep, and pain sensitivity. Research suggests MDMA may increase the risk of long-term, possibly permanent, memory and learning problems.

Effects on perception include:

  • Euphoria
  • Increased sensitivity to touch
  • Heightened energy
  • Sensual and sexual arousal
  • A strong desire for physical contact and stimulation

Unwanted psychological effects can include:

  • Confusion
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Paranoia
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Drug cravings
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Onset and Duration of Ecstasy/MDMA Effects


The effects of Ecstasy/MDMA usually begin within 30 to 45 minutes after taking the drug. These effects typically last 4 to 6 hours but can sometimes persist for weeks.

What Is the Effect of Ecstasy/MDMA on the Body?


Users of Ecstasy/MDMA experience many effects similar to other stimulants like cocaine and amphetamines. These include:

  • Increased motor activity
  • Heightened alertness
  • Raised heart rate and blood pressure

Unwanted physical effects may include:

  • Muscle tension
  • Tremors
  • Involuntary teeth clenching
  • Muscle cramps
  • Nausea
  • Faintness
  • Chills
  • Sweating
  • Blurred vision

Severe dehydration is a common risk, especially because Ecstasy/MDMA is often used in hot, crowded environments like clubs and parties.

Research indicates that chronic Ecstasy/MDMA use can cause damage to the brain’s serotonin system.

What Are the Overdose Effects of Ecstasy/MDMA?


High doses of Ecstasy/MDMA can disrupt the body’s ability to regulate temperature, sometimes causing dangerously high body temperatures (hyperthermia). This can lead to:

  • Liver, kidney, or cardiovascular failure
  • Brain swelling
  • Death

Repeated Ecstasy/MDMA use over a short period may cause harmful levels of the drug to build up in the body because of its complex metabolism.

Which Drugs Cause Similar Effects to Ecstasy/MDMA?


Ecstasy/MDMA produces both amphetamine-like stimulation and mild mescaline-like hallucinations.

What Is the Legal Status of Ecstasy/MDMA in the United States?


Ecstasy/MDMA is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This means it:

  • Has a high potential for abuse
  • Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the U.S.
  • Lacks accepted safety for use under medical supervision

How Long Do Ecstasy’s Effects Last?

Effects begin within about an hour and last 4 to 6 hours. After-effects can linger longer, unpredictably.

Is Ecstasy Dangerous?

Yes, especially due to:

Risk of dehydration and overheating during activities like all-night dancing.

Increased body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate, potentially causing organ failure, strokes, or seizures.

Potential liver damage and jaundice.

Risks increase for people with heart, liver, diabetes, epilepsy, or mental health conditions—some may be unaware they have these risks.

Unknown purity and content of street ecstasy increases danger.

Mixing with other drugs (illegal or prescription) can cause toxic interactions, especially with some antidepressants (MAOIs) or HIV medication (ritonavir).