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Drug Assignment

by Amira Kittles & Chris Ruiz

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What Is MDMA? (Molly)
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What is the history of Molly?
Molly was discovered by a German pharmaceutical company in 1912. It was going to be named ¨Methylsafrylaminc¨and was supposed to serve as a parent compound to manufacture medication that controlled bleeding.

Molly/MDMA is a synthetic chemical made in labs it acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences.
The Use of Molly
People who take molly normally just take it as a capsule or tablet. But some people swallow it in a liquid or snort the powder. Molly is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, which means it has a very high potential for abuse. Doctors or hospitals are not allowed to use MDMA for medical use in treatment in the United States. It lacks safety for use under medical supervision.
Quiz #1
When was it discovered?

a.1846
b.1913
c.1946
d.1912

What classification is Molly under?

a.Depressants & hallucinogens
b.Inhalants & Stimulants
c.Stimulants & hallucinogens

How is Molly taken? (2 Answers)

a.Snorted
b.Swallowed
c.Injected
Street Names & Effects
Street Names:
Beans, Peace,  Hug Drug, and Lover’s Speed
Psychological (mental) side effects:

- Aggression, anxiety, irritability, depression, issues with paying attention, and troubled memory. 

Physical side effects :

-Acute Effects A person may experience the intoxicating effects of MDMA within 45 minutes or so after taking a single dose.

Short-term effects :

Liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure, Seizures, Nausea, Blurred Visions, hyperthermia, heatstroke, and headaches

Long-term effects:

Euphoria and increased sensitivity to touch, energy, sensual and sexual arousal, need to be touched, and need for stimulation.




quiz #2
What was one of the Street Names? :
a. rocks
b. snow
c. beans
d. fluff

Physical effects :
a. jaw clenching
b. anxiety
c. sweating
d. all of the above

Mental effects : (2 answers)
a.anxiety
b.depression
c.weight loss

Short-term effects : (3 answers)
a.blurred vision
b.hyperthermia
c.seizures
d.fidgeting

Long-term effects :
a.euphoria
b.drunk
c.liver cancer
d.diabetes
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