Empathogens

MDMA

Street names: Ecstasy (in pill form), Molly (powder), E, X, Adam

Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines

⚡What it does

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
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
mCPP (1-(3-Chlorophenyl)piperazine)	Schedule I analog; controlled EU	THE BAD ECSTASY — mCPP causes anxiety, not empathy; sold as fake MDMA; Serotonin syndrome risk	Sold as fake MDMA pills $10–$30

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

What does MDMA look like?

White/off-white crystals or powder ('Molly'); pressed pills with logos ('XTC')

What are the signs of a MDMA overdose?

Overheating, confusion; Racing heart, seizures; Jaw clenching, hallucinations Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication) Dependence can develop with regular use.

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