Empathogens
MDEA ('Eve')
Street names: MDEA, MDE, Eve, 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- The 'mellow' MDxx: gentle empathy and calm rather than full MDMA euphoria — hence 'Eve' to MDMA's 'Adam'
- 3–5 h duration, lower body load than MDMA for most
⚠Key risks
- Same core risks as MDMA: overheating, hyponatremia, serotonin syndrome when stacked
- Mis-sold as ecstasy — users take MDMA doses of a weaker drug and redose into toxicity
- Illegal everywhere MDMA is
✚Overdose signs
- Overheating, profuse sweating
- Confusion, agitation
- Racing heart, high blood pressure
Category comparison — Empathogens
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDEA ('Eve') | Schedule I | Same core risks as MDMA: overheating, hyponatremia, serotonin syndrome when stacked; Mis-sold as ecstasy — users take MDMA doses of a weaker drug and redose into toxicity | Rarely sold openly |
| MDMA | Schedule I | Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown | ~$10–$40 per pill |
| Molly (MDMA powder) | Schedule I | 'Molly' is a marketing term, not a guarantee — half of seized 'Molly' contains other drugs; Overheating, serotonin syndrome with antidepressants | ~$30–$80 per gram |
| XTC Pills (ecstasy tablets) | Schedule I | High-dose pills (200–300+ mg) cause severe toxicity; PMA/PMMA masquerading as ecstasy has killed many users (slow onset → double-dosing) | ~$10–$40 per pill |
| 5-APB | Class B | Serotonin release + MAOI-like properties → serotonin syndrome risk; Long duration complicates dosing | ~$15–$40 per gram or ~$5–$15 per pellet |
| Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) | Unregulated supplement | SSRI-class activity — DANGEROUS with antidepressants (serotonin syndrome); No regulation of extracts | $15–$40 powder |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does MDEA ('Eve') look like?
White/off-white powder or pressed pills; occasionally passed off as ecstasy since the 1980s
What are the signs of a MDEA ('Eve') overdose?
Overheating, profuse sweating; Confusion, agitation; Racing heart, high blood pressure Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same core risks as MDMA: overheating, hyponatremia, serotonin syndrome when stacked Dependence can develop with regular use.