MDMA (ECSTASY)

By Josh and Damian

 History Of MDMA

Originated by a pharmaceutical company in Germany in 1912

They wanted to prove that MDMA could help relieve pain in terminally ill
patients

Psychiatrists were using it even though it was not approved by the FDA

In 1985 the DEA placed a ban on it

It has remained a Schedule I substance since then

 What is it made of
MDMA- methylene

Dioxy

methamphetamine .

Synthetic drug made in a lab which is safest pure, but most likely will
be cut with more dangerous substances
 Tolerance
You can develop a tolerance toward MDMA

With regular use risks are greater for developing a tolerance

 Dependence/Withdrawal
You can become dependent for MDMA

During withdrawal, levels of dopamine and serotonin drop as MDMA leaves the
bloodstream

Some symptoms are mood swings, loss of appetite, paranoia, etc.

 Effects
Short Term: Dehydration, Paranoia, Anxiety, Insomnia

Long Term: Depression, Thoughts of Suicide

 How is the drug
taken?
Taken as a pill

Snorted as powder
 Consequences
0-15 Tablets – Class 4 felony with a possible prison sentence of between 1 to 3
years. Probation is possible.
15-200 Tablets – Class 1 felony with a mandatory minimum of 4 to 15 years in
prison. Probation is not available.
200-600 Tablets – Class 1 felony with a mandatory minimum of 8 to 40 years in
prison. Probation is not available.
Over 1500 Tablets – Class 1 felony with a mandatory minimum of 10 to 50 years
in prison. Probation is not available.
 News
U.S News and World Report wants to legalize medical MDMA

News
 Nicknames
Ecstasy

Molly

Bean

Candy
 More Info
Many rappers use MDMA

Rappers like Kanye West and Lil Wayne have a history of getting caught with
MDMA
 Quiz
1) Is MDMA a stimulant or a depressant?

2) Can you die after taking MDMA ?

3) How long do you think it takes to get high off MDMA ?

A) Longer than an hour

B) 30-45 min
C) 10 min
 Sources
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/ecstasy-abuse/withdrawal-symptoms

https://areterecovery.com/drug-tolerance/mdma/

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/mdma-ecstasymolly

https://www.chicagocriminallawyer.pro/ecstasy.html