MDMA

Brand / Generic Names

3, 4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine

Street Names

B-bombs, Disco Biscut, E, Ecstasy, Essence, Go, Hallucinogenic Speed, Hug Drug, Love Drug, Love Pill, Scooby Snacks, Sweeties, Versace, Wheels, X, XTC  

History of MDMA

MDMA was first synthesized in 1912, not as an appetite suppressant or an analog to anything, but as a precursor agent - an intermediate structural compound - possessing properties deemed to contain primary constituents for therapeutically active compounds. MDMA is commonly, though incorrectly, referred to a "mixture" of mescaline and amphetamine. As of 1986, it is a Federal / State schedule 1 drug, because it has no approved medical use.

Possible Side Effects of MDMA

Users of this drug claim to find self-esteem, acceptance of negative experiences, increased self-awareness, open-mindedness and immediate closeness in relationships. Calling MDMA the "Love Drug" is a bit of a misnomer as it tends to decrease sexual behavior in both human and animals. Other side effects of this drug include peripheral vasoconstriction, tachycardia, pupil dilation, bruxism (teeth grinding), trismus ( jaw muscle spasms), other muscle spasms, blurred vision, headaches, eyelid twitches, increased pulse and blood pressure, agitation, nystagmus, nausea, possible exhaustion, dehydration and death. Psychologically, it may cause anxiety, panic attacks, disorientation, depression, delusions, mood swings, lapses in memory and insomnia. Medically, it can cause acute renal (kidney) failure, liver damage, convulsions and seizures, coma, stroke, hyperthermia, cerebral edema, and incontinence.

References - "The Love Drug: Marching to the Beat of Ecstasy" Cohen
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