Ecstasy

What is ecstasy?
Ecstasy, also commonly known by its slang name “Molly”, is a synthetic drug known primarily for its hallucinogenic and stimulant effects. It is known to impart feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and temporal perception.

The chemical name for ecstasy is 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). It is a derivative of amphetamine and has a structure similar to methamphetamine (“meth”).

Some of the more colorful slang terms used for ecstasy (MDMA), depending on the drug’s name, effects, and appearance, include:
Signs of ecstasy use
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, MDMA causes a variety of effects including:

Anxiety
Attention problems
Confusion
Decreased libido
Depression
Impulsiveness
Insomnia
Irritability
Memory problems
Reduced appetite
The effects of MDMA usually last three to six hours. However, in some cases, you may continue to feel molly side effects the day after taking it.

Symptoms can persist for up to a week or more, especially if MDMA is mixed with other drugs such as marijuana. If you experience lasting side effects after taking Molly, be sure to seek help from a medical professional as soon as possible.1

How long does MDMA stay in your system?
Types of ecstasy
Ecstasy is usually taken in tablet or capsule form, but it can also be swallowed in liquid form or inhaled in powder form.1

Tablets: Ecstasy usually comes in tablet form that is often printed with graphic designs or business logos.
Powder: Ecstasy known by the popular nickname Molly (slang for “molecular”) is often used for the supposedly “pure” crystalline powder form of MDMA. However, Molly is often combined with other substances such as synthetic cathinone (bath salts), according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Unlike other recreational drugs such as cocaine and nicotine, which are derived from plants, ecstasy is synthesized by altering the structure of the amphetamine molecule.

Because of the way it is made, its purity can vary substantially and other compounds can be easily combined in the same tablet. Ecstasy additives and contaminants often include methamphetamine, caffeine, ephedrine, and ketamine.