MDMA is most often used for Mental Health.

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as “ecstacy”, is a psychoactive drug first synthesized in 1912 by the German pharmaceutical company Merck. MDMA works by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, in the brain.

MDMA is most often used for Mental Health.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

What are other names for MDMA

Note that MDMA is also known as:

Ecstasy
Molly

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