MDMA

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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: Up-to-date evidence.