MDMA Crystal

(MDMA) Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is an empathogen, which increases an individual’s feeling of empathy and kindness,  and increases feelings of being socially accepted by and connected to others.

MDMA is commonly known as ecstasy. However, some pills sold as ecstasy may only have a small amount of MDMA or none at all. Other drugs and ‘fillers’ are often used instead. This makes it hard to know what reactions to expect after taking MDMA or if negative side effects will be experienced.

MDMA is commonly found in tablet or capsule form but can also be a powder or crystal. The pills come in different colours and sizes and often have a picture, symbol or logo. When sold in pill form, two pills with the same logo or symbol may have different effects they can come from different sources and have different ingredients. Other names of MDMA are Ecstasy, caps, Eckies, E, XTC, pills, pingers, bikkies, flippers, molly, M&M…

Effects of MDMA

Use of any drug can have risks. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.

MDMA affects everyone differently, based on:

• size, weight and health
• whether the person is used to taking it
• whether other drugs are taken around the same time
• the amount taken
• the strength of the drug (varies from batch to batch)
• environment (where the drug is taken).

The effects of MDMA are usually felt about 20 minutes to an hour after it’s taken and last for around three to four hours. The height of this experience is sometimes known as ‘peaking’.

You may experience:

• euphoria
• feeling energetic and confident
• dilated (enlarged) pupils
• jaw clenching and teeth grinding
• heightened senses (sight, hearing and touch)
• excessive sweating and skin tingles
• muscle aches and pains
• reduced appetite
• fast heartbeat
• increased blood pressure
• dehydration
• heat stroke
• drinking extreme amounts of water (can cause death).

If you take a large amount or have a strong batch of MDMA, you may also experience:

• floating sensations
• perceptual changes, such as visual and auditory hallucinations
• out-of-character irrational behaviour
• anxiety
• irritability, paranoia and aggression
• vomiting
• high body temperature
• racing heartbeat
• convulsions.