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Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion ControlDivisionDrug & Chemical Evaluation Section 3,4METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINEStreet Names: MDMA, Ecstasy, Molly, XTC, E, Beans, AdamsSeptember2019 Introduction Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)is a synthetic drug possessing both stimulant and mild hallucinogenic properties. On the street it is known as Ecstasy, Molly, XTC, E,Beans,and Adams.Adolescents and young adults use it to promote euphoria, feelings of closeness Licit Uses: There is no acceptedmedical use for MDMA in the United States. Chemistry and Pharmacology: MDMA,a ring substituted derivative of phenethylaminepharmacological profile similar to the combined effects of amphetamine and mescaline. MDMA increases motor activityalertness,heart rate,blood pressure. It alsoinducesperceptual changesincludingenhancement oftactile sensations. Other Illicit Uses: MDMA is mainly ingested orallyin tablets (50150 mg)Other methods of abuse are crushingand snortingor injectingMDMA abusers usally take MDMA by “stacking” taking tor more tablets at once; or by “piggybacking” taking a series of tablets over a short period of time.Onetrend among young adults is “candy flipping” the coabuse of MDMA and LSD. The onset of action after oral ingestion usually occurswithin 30 to 45 minutes User Population sers areoftendolescentyoung adults. he Monitoring the Future(MTF)studyrevealed that past year use of ecstasyincreased slightly for 8graders and continued to crease for , and 12graders. For 8graders, ecstasy use decreased fromto 0.9% in 201but increased to 1.1% in 2018The past year prevalence of ecstasy use decreased from 1.8% to 1.7to 1.4%for 10graders and decreased from 2.7% to 2.6to 2.2% for 12grade students. According theNational Survey Illicit Distribution Seized MDMA in the U.S. is primarily manufactured in clandestine laboratories in the Netherlandsand Belgium. MDMA destined to the U.S. from the Netherlands is transferred through Germany and Poland and smuggledinto the U.S. via body carriers, by air/seacargo, luggage, and by express mail. smallnumber of MDMA landestine laboratories have been identified operating in the U.S.MDMA is mainly distributed tabletformWhile ecstasy tablets maycontain MDMAalone, many called e Control tatus: MDMA controlled in chedule the ederal Controlled Substances Act Comments and additional information are welcomed by the Drug nd Chemical Evaluation SectionFax 5713624044Telephone 3249, or Email DPE@usdoj.gov .