What is MDMA?

MDMA or ecstasy significantly impacts the mental and physical health of teenagers; understanding its effects and practicing prevention strategies is crucial.

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Understanding MDMA: What You Need to Know MDMA, commonly known by street names such as ecstasy or molly, is a synthetic drug that has both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. It alters mood and perception, affecting how you see, feel, and respond to the world around you. Originally developed in 1912 by the pharmaceutical company Merck, MDMA was initially intended to be a parent compound for synthesising medications that control bleeding. However, in the 1970s, it gained popularity as a psychotherapy medication given its ability to lower inhibitions and increase emotional connections. Composition and Effects of MDMA MDMA chemically resembles both...
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