MDMA
(ecstasy, mandy, molly, pills, gurners, MD, E)
MDMA is a stimulant drug with euphoric and mildly psychedelic properties. It was first synthesised in 1912 but rose to popularity in the dance music scene in the 1980s. MDMA is generally sold as pills or powder/crystals and can be taken orally or snorted.
Effects | Dosage | Advice | Support
Effects
The effects of MDMA should take around 30-60 minutes to begin depending on whether it’s snorted or swallowed. The main effects are:
- Increased energy/alertness
- Euphoria
- Increased empathy or feeling ‘loved up’
- Increased appreciation for music
- Mild hallucinations
- Increased temperature
- Jaw clenching, teeth grinding, tongue and cheek chewing (gurning)
- Nausea/vomiting
- Erectile dysfunction/inability to orgasm
Dosage
Dosage will depend on a number of factors including tolerance, gender and how it’s taken. This is a guide only.
Recommended dose = 50mg + your bodyweight in kilos
E.g. if you weigh 70kg the recommended dose is 50 + 70 = 120mg
If you are going to re-dose, it should be no more than half the original dose and be taken 2-3 hours in.
Harm Reduction Advice
- 1g of MDMA crystal/powder is equivalent to roughly 8 adult doses, and pills vary in strength from around 1-3 adult doses. So ig you’re using pills, start with a quarter, or half. With pills and crystal wait at least two hours before re-dosing. Start Low and Take It Slow.
- Snorting drugs can be damaging to your nose, so always crush your drugs finely, alternate nostrils, avoid sharing equipment and wash your nose out at the end of the night.
- Mixing drugs, including alcohol, can be risky. Click here for more information on drug combinations.
- If you’re dancing, remember to sip a pint of water per hour to avoid dehydration and take breaks from the dancefloor to avoid overheating.
- If someone is overheating, take them to a cooler, calmer place. Remove outer clothing and try to cool them down with damp cloths.
- You’re likely to feel depleted after using drugs. Hydrate, eat something nutritious and rest. Click here for more information on taking care of yourself after a session.
- If someone collapses or becomes unresponsive, seek immediate medical attention. You will not get in trouble for doing this. Click here to read up on drug-read up on drug-related emergencies.
- Avoid taking MDMA more regularly than once every three months. This will allow time for your body and brain to fully recover between sessions.
- We recommend you always test your drugs, for information on testing services in Bristol, click here.
- If you’re out and about, make sure you and your mates have a safe way to get home, definitely don’t drive.
Access Support
The Drop is BDP’s one stop shop for support, advice and resources around party drugs.
