MDMA Molly, Ecstasy Effects, Risks, and Treatment for Addiction

Withdrawal symptoms can worsen if you increase your dose and frequency of use. These symptoms may point to an addiction, or substance use disorder. The other drugs that may be mixed with molly change the way people who take it react to it. That makes it hard to predict if a person may develop an addiction. Live Science spoke with Oliveira-Maia about why that matters and what scientists now need to do to bring psychedelic therapies to the clinic. PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5-TR® library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources.

More than 22 million of those surveyed said they Ecstasy Pills for Sale have tried ecstasy at some point in their lives. Ecstasy is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, which means you could face jail time if caught in possession of this drug. It was first made by German scientists in 1912, but it became widely available on the streets in the 1970s. It’s used to increase alertness and experience longer periods of happiness. It may also enhance emotional and sexual relationships.

Adding to MDMA’s risks is that pills, capsules, or powders sold as Ecstasy and supposedly “pure” Molly may contain other drugs instead of or in addition to MDMA. Much of the Molly seized by the police contains additives such as cocaine, ketamine, methamphetamine, over-the-counter cough medicine, or synthetic cathinones (“bath salts”). These substances may be extremely dangerous if the person does not know what he or she is taking. People who purposely or unknowingly combine such a mixture with other substances, such as marijuana and alcohol, may be putting themselves at even higher risk for harmful health effects. MDMA was first used in the 1970s as an aid in psychotherapy (mental disorder treatment using “talk therapy”).

The reactions included feelings like anxiety, sadness, irritability, and panic attacks. During the MDMA sessions, some folks felt dizzy, tired, got headaches, had a tight jaw, lost their appetite, or felt sick. The research on MDMA-assisted therapy has focused chiefly on treating PTSD, but it’s showing potential for other problems too. Results often become noticeable pretty quickly, even after just a few sessions. However, trials had a small number of participants, who were mainly young, non-Hispanic white individuals. So, whether more diverse populations can benefit is unclear.

MDMA is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, which means that the DEA has determined that it has no medical benefit and a high potential for abuse. It is important to take ecstasy abuse seriously – don’t play it down or pass it off as ‘just a bit of fun’. Even one dose of the drug can have serious or life threatening consequences due to unregulated production, and long-term use can have devastating effects on your physical and emotional wellbeing. Other ecstasy addiction symptoms may include frequent cravings and unease when the drug is not available. It is possible that you may develop a preoccupation with ecstasy, spending a lot of time and money trying to acquire it and therefore experiencing financial issues. Frequent users may experience “come-downs” – similar to a hangover which may last two or three days, or even a week after using the drug.