Common MDMA / ecstasy questions. Answered by a neuroscientist.
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- Mar 31, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 6, 2024
Is ecstasy the same as MDMA?
MDMA is the shorter name for the chemical name of the drug (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Ecstasy is the same as MDMA. Ecstasy is a term for the pills that have crystal MDMA mixed with fillers and colors and pressed into many different shapes like the image above.
is MDMA addictive?
MDMA is very addictive both physically and psychologically. One big cause for the addictiveness is the terrible feeling when the drug wears off. After MDMA use you feel very depressed, lethargic, and overall negatively. This extreme drop in mood / energy makes you desire the feeling of the drug again. Since MDMA makes you feel extremely energetic and euphoric the temptation to feel that again is very strong.
Is MDMA illegal?
MDMA is a schedule 1 drug in America which makes it as illegal as heroin and LSD. The scheduling of a drug is a controversial topic. Schedule 1 does not mean all the drugs in that category are equally dangerous or addictive.
How long does MDMA last?
The effects of swallowing an ecstasy pill kick in within 30 minutes to an hour. An average dose lasts about 4 to 5 hours after the effects have set in. The strongest effects occur roughly 2 hours after ingestion
Whats an average MDMA dose?
An average height and weight person would usually take 125 milligrams of pure crystal MDMA. The amount of MDMA in a ecstasy pill is difficult to know / measure so it is recommended to use crystal pure MDMA and use a very accurate scale. You must also reagent test the crystal MDMA before use to make sure it is the correct drug and not meth. There are also MDMA dose calculators online based off of your height, weight, and some other metrics. Overall, start small and always reagent test your drugs before ever consuming them
is MDMA dangerous?
MDMA is a rather dangerous party drug compared to other psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin mushrooms. MDMA can kill you if you take enough of it including seizures and heart attacks. This drug also causes extreme energy so people often over exert themself while dancing / partying. It is heavily recommended to consistently take breaks and relax during the high. You must let your heart slow down as well as keep hydrated with water. It is common that people do not notice their extremely fast heart rate and neglect their dehydration while using MDMA.
what does MDMA feel like?
Pure MDMA (not cut with anything like caffeine / meth) creates a feeling of intense energy and euphoria. Since MDMA works because it releases enormous amounts of serotonin in the brain the feeling is similar to any other strong feeling that releses serotonin. Serotonin is released in high amounts when you fall in love, having sex / masturbation, and other very stimulating activities similar to those. The effects of MDMA feel the same or stronger than those experiences listed.
What does MDMA do to your brain?
The MDMA chemical is a similar shape to the brain chemical serotonin. MDMA molecules attach to serotonin releasing receptors and flood the brain with natural serotonin and synthetic serotonin (MDMA). The drug also prevents MDMA from leaving the brain receptors which is why the drug lasts for many hours. Simply, the drug releases tons of the energy / uplifting chemical in the brain for a long duration.
Are MDMA and meth similar?
The MA in MDMA stands for meth-amphetamine. Ecstasy is an altered version of the methamphetamine molecule. While they are not the same drug there are similarities. Both drugs massively increase energy and excitement. While both drugs effect dopamine and serotonin they effect them in different amounts. MDMA releases more serotonin and meth releases more dopamine.
How to reagent test MDMA / ecstasy (MUST finish)
You must chemical test MDMA / ecstasy pills because they can be easily laced with meth, bath salts, fentanyl, and many other research chemicals like 5-APB
It is critical to reagent test MDMA / esctasy. Please visit Dance Safe linked below and get drug testing kits. It may save your life.
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