Transcript Molly vs. Ecstasy - Center for Wellness Promotion

Molly vs. Ecstasy
Two Very Different Drugs
I’ve Never Heard of a Molly…
O Molly is a club drug growing in popularity due to it’s
acceptance in the media and music industry.
O Molly is the Nickname for MDMA, the main ingredient in
Ecstasy.
O Many believe that in powder or capsule form, Molly is
Ecstasy in its purest, meaning that it is safe.. but that is
NOT true!
Ecstasy and Molly
Have Some of the Same Effects
“Positive”
O Euphoria
O Increased empathy
O Heightened sensory
perceptions
O Mild hallucinations
O Increased energy
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Negative
Loss of appetite
Insomnia
Jaw clenching / teeth
grinding
Overheating
Severe Dehydration
Muscle spasms
Increased heart rate
(tachycardia)
Increased blood pressure
Post-use depression
Neurotoxicity
So What’s the Difference?
O Molly and Ecstasy are different forms/types of MDMA.
O Molly is the “pure” form and therefore can be a lot more
dangerous while Ecstasy is laced with lots of other
things including caffeine or methamphetamine.
O The effects of Molly tend to last longer.
O The immediate damage and long term effects on the
brain are significantly higher in Molly.
Popped a Molly, I’m Sweating…
O Why are you sweating?
O Molly can slow heart rate ten times the normal limit
O It increases the risk for seizures
O Molly can often get mixed with other drugs; sometimes
each batch of pills can have different side effects
depending on the source of the drugs
The Drug Abuse Warning Network's study found that from
2004 to 2009, there was a 123% increase in the number of
emergency room visits involving MDMA taken alone or in
combination with pharmaceuticals, alcohol or both.
Ecstasy and Molly are both very dangerous drugs and it is
hard to determine the exact ingredients, especially if they are
being obtained from multiple sources.
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