MDMA(molly/ecstasy)
Basic Info
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
if found possessing >50g
chemical drug
fine of P10,000.00 - P50,000.00
imprisonment of 6 months & 1 day - 4 years
Common Street Names
E-Bomb
Egg Rolls
Happy Pills
The Vowel
Vitamin E
Entering The Body
- ECSTASY PILL swallow tablet or crush it and snort it.
(some pills contain more MDMA than others - 50-150mg)
MDMA POWDER
dab it onto your gums or swallow it wrapped in a cigarette paper(sometimes called bombing)
LT Effects
ST Effects
Body
Mind
feeling like you love everyone
irrational/bizarre behavior
feelings of euphoria
energised and alert
paranoia
high blood pressure
high body temperature
convulsions (fits)
hallucinations
floating sensations
Body
Mind
higher risk of flu
higher risk of infection
depression
anxiety
higher risk on colds
reduced energy
bad sleep
neglecting health
damaged relationships
legal and work issues
(not so) Fun Facts
bad appetite
party drug - used at social event
combining MDMA w/ other drugs can cause seizures, hyperthermia, comas and cardiac arrest
MDMA users tend to be 18-25 yrs old
mainly produced in canada and netherlands
ecstasy high lasts for 3 to 6h, but peeps often take a 2nd dose
1 MDMA tablet contains 50-150 mg, costing as much as $50, but usually $10 to $25
Effect on Enviroment
To access it, one has to cut down a lot of trees, eliminating the carbon sink they produce
4 years ago, ~3,200 litres of illegally sourced safrole oil were found buried in Cambodia
Safrole oil, a vital component of MDMA, is only found Mreah Prew Phnom, a tree native to Cambodia.
- enters bloodstream and cns
- triggers release if serotonin
- makes you feel high and happy(refer to ST Effects)
Stimulant Drug
Dizzle
Good stuff
dehydration
kidney and other organ issues
hyponatremia
muscle tension
increased breathing
agressiveness
panic
hyperthermia