MDMA

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MDMA

MDMA (pronounced: /ˈɛmdiːeɪ/), also known as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a psychoactive drug primarily used for recreational purposes. The etymology of the term "MDMA" is derived from its chemical name, 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈɛmdiːeɪ/

Etymology

The term "MDMA" is an acronym derived from the chemical name 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine.

Definition

MDMA is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and time perception.

Usage

MDMA was initially popular in the nightclub scene and at all-night dance parties ("raves"), but the drug now affects a broader range of people who more commonly call the drug Ecstasy or Molly.

Effects

MDMA's effects last about 3 to 6 hours, although many users take a second dose as the effects of the first dose begin to fade. It is commonly taken in combination with other drugs.

Related Terms

  • Ecstasy: A street name for MDMA.
  • Molly: Another street name for MDMA, often thought to be a pure form of the drug.
  • Psychoactive drug: A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
  • Stimulant: A type of drug that increases activity in the body.
  • Hallucinogen: A type of drug that causes hallucinations and other changes in thought, emotion, and perception.

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