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
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
What to Look For
Withdrawals Symptoms (not clearly established)
Note: Each person may experience different symptoms/effects. This list is not inclusive. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov