MDMA |
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Methylenedioxymethamphetamine |
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Ecstasy, XTC, E, X, Beans, Hug or Love Drug
All Things To All People |
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MDMA is the most popular club
drug being consumed today. It comes in many shapes,
colors, and sizes. |
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The drug possess both
stimulant and mild hallucinogenic properties. |
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Tablets are
generally sold for between $15 and $25, but are less expensive in
bulk. It is also sold in powder and capsule form. |
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The tablets
generally are stamped with a popular logo. This is done to
make the product more enticing and to attract a following.
Dealers are well aware of brand loyalty and market their product
accordingly. |
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MDMA is toxic to
the brain. A common side effect of MDMA use is involuntary
clenching of the neck and jaw muscles. This results in the
grinding of teeth. Often times, pacifiers and lollipops are
used to combat or minimize grinding. These are good indicators
of possible use. |
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Long-term damage
to the brain can result from chronic use. |
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There is no legal
use for MDMA in the United States. |
