| Commonly known as ecstasy, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic, psychoactive, hallucinogenic, stimulant. Although its popularity has soared only in the recent decades, it has been around since 1914, when Merck first developed it as an appetite suppressant. It has hallucinogenic properties as well as a stimulant effect. It was / is currently used in rave clubs to enhance the experience and give energy for all night dancing. MDMA can be taken orally, sublingually or snorted nasally. [33][34][35][36][37] | |
