MDMA

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine; methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is an entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine classes of drugs. In popular culture, MDMA has become widely known as "ecstasy", usually referring to its street pill form, although this term may also include the presence of possible adulterants. The terms "molly" (allegedly derived from "molecule") and "mandy" (a corruption of "MDMA") colloquially refer to ... More

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  • E,
  • Ecstasy,
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