In , The U. However, some researchers remain interested in its value in psychotherapy when given to patients under carefully controlled conditions. MDMA is currently in clinical trials as a possible treatment aid for post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD ; for anxiety in terminally ill patients; and for social anxiety in autistic adults.
There are no specific medical treatments for MDMA addiction. Some people seeking treatment for MDMA addiction have found behavioral therapy to be helpful. Scientists need more research to determine how effective this treatment option is for addiction to MDMA. This publication is available for your use and may be reproduced in its entirety without permission from NIDA. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. Drug Topics. More Drug Topics. Quick Links.
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Take Action. Drug-Free Pledge Signing. All Rights Reserved. First Name. Last Name. Email Address. What is Molly? Someone who buys or takes Molly now is probably ingesting dangerous synthetic drugs that have not been tested and are produced in widely varying strengths. Read More. What does Molly do? The lab-created chemicals mimic the effects of MDMA; most of them are central nervous system stimulants that cause euphoric highs.
They can also cause a rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, blood vessel constriction and sweating, and they can prevent the body from regulating temperature. Some of the chemicals have been reported to cause intense, prolonged panic attacks, psychosis and seizures. After they wear off, the chemicals can cause devastating depression.
Several of these compounds have caused deaths. Who is using Molly? Molly is being marketed to young first-time drug abusers between the ages of 12 and 17, as well as traditional rave, electronic dance music fans who may think they're getting MDMA. Drug deaths spur fear of bad batch What does Molly look like? Molly can take many different forms, although it's most often found in a capsule or powder. What makes Molly so dangerous? Molly is dangerous because of the toxic mix of unknown chemicals; users have no idea what they're taking or at what dose.
Unlike MDMA and other illegal drugs that have known effects on the body, the formulas for these synthetic drugs keep changing, and they're manufactured with no regard to how they affect the user. For example, officials have found completely different ingredients in drugs sold in the same packaging. Santos also says the amount of active ingredients can be dangerously different, because "the dosing for these sorts of drugs are in the micrograms.
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