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Methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine, also known as MDMA, is a psychedelic and stimulant drug that comes in tablet and powder form.
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The term “psychedelic” describes a drug that inhibits a person’s ability to be aware of their thoughts and surroundings.
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A stimulant drug increases the rate in which messages travel between the body and brain.
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Due to these two characteristics, a user of MDMA will feel more energized, however will also experience a distorted perception of the space around them. While the drug may seem harmless, it damages the user’s body in many ways.
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MDMA is not medically used and is illegal in the United States.
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Photo by DEA: https://www.dea.gov/galleries/drug-images/ecstasy-mdma
Information from DEA: https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ecstasy-MDMA-2020_0.pdf