MDMA

DEFINITION

• Methylenedioxy-n-methylamphetamine
• A drug that induces strong feelings for others
• Such as comfort, empathy, and connection

HOW IS IT TAKEN

• in a capsule or tablet
• Usually have little "stamps" or indented pictures

SLANG NAMES

• Molly
• Skittles
• Ecstasy
• Happy pill
• Hug drug

SLANG NAMES (CONT.)

• Scooby snacks
• Smartees
• Thizz
• Molly
• Disco Biscuits

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

• Impaired judgement
• False sense of affection
• Severe anxiety
• Confusion
• Paranoia

SHORT TERM EFFECTS (CONT.)

• Blurred vision
• Drug cravings
• Chills or swelling
• Jaw clenching
• Muscle tension

LONG TERM EFFECTS

• Hemorrhaging
• Convulsions
• Kidney failure, degenerated nerves
• Psycosis
• Damage to thought and memory

LONG TERM EFFECTS (CONT.)

• Damage to learning and sleeping functions
• Emotional damage
• DEATH

RISKS AND DANGERS

• Loss of memory
• Easy to mistake fof candy
• Death

A person who is convicted of manufacturing or distributing 50 grams or more of EX may be sentenced to a prison sentence of 10 years to life and/or be required to pay a fine of up to $4 million if the defendant is an individual or $10 million if the defendant is other than an individual.
Where death or serious injury results from the distribution of the drug, the penalties increase to 20 years to life in prison and/or a fine of $8 million for an individual defendant and $20 million if the defendant is other than an individual.
Possession of 5 grams or more of XTC carries a penalty of 5-40 years in prison.
In a case where death or serious injury results from using the drug, the penalty increas…