Signs and Symptoms of MDMA (Ecstasy)

Street Names: Molly, Club drug, Disco biscuits, E, Eve, Hug drug, Love drug, Lover’s speed, X, STP, XTC

Method of Use: Swallowed (capsule or tablet))

Inhaling a substance through nose or mouth (sometimes using a substance soaked rag, breathing fumes out of a bag or balloon containing the preferred substance, or inhaling directly from the can)

Symptoms/Effects of Use

• Nausea
• Chills, sweating
• Teeth clenching
• Muscle cramping
• Blurred vision
• Increased physical energy
• Confusion
• Heightened senses, mental stimulation
• Emotional warmth (desire to be close to or touching others)
• Enhanced sensory perception
• Decrease in body’s ability to regulate temperature (can be deadly)
• Depression
• Sleep problems
• Severe anxiety
• Chronic use can lead to…
  • Liver damage
  • Learning disorders
  • Emotional difficulties
  • Memory impairment

What to Look For

• Trance-like states
• Intense focus on lights and sounds
• Rapid eye movements
• Chills/sweating
• Severe anxiety/paranoia
• Unusual displays of affection
• Evidence of drug paraphernalia:
  • Pacifiers/lollipops (to guard against clenching teeth)
  • Candy necklaces/bags of small candy (used to hide pills)
  • Items such as: glow sticks, glowing jewelry, mentholated rub (used to over stimulate senses)

Withdrawals Symptoms (not clearly established)

• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Depressed feelings
• Trouble concentrating

Note: Each person may experience different symptoms/effects. This list is not inclusive. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov