The Truth About Molly

The drug's reputation in the streets is concerning.

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What Does the Drug Look Like? - MDMA tablets can be sold as colorful pills or tablets with identifiable logos, creating brand names for users to seek out, according to the Department of Drug Enforcement (DEA). MDMA is also distributed in powder and liquid forms.(Photo: FotografiaBasica / Getty Images)
How Does Molly Affect the Brain - MDMA increases the activity of three neurotransmitters, serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. The spike in serotonin, which triggers feelings of love, trust and sexual arousal, among other social experiences, is said to cause the feelings of emotional closeness and empathy experienced by many users while high, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). (Photo: Courtesy of the National Institute of Drug Abuse)
What Does Molly Do to the Body? - The drug increases the chances of dehydration, hyper tension, heart or kidney failure. It also increases body temperature, which can lead to death. The high can last from three to six hours. (Photo: Brand New Images / Getty Images)More Research Links Racial Oppression and PTSD - Can racism cause post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A new Psychology Today article sheds light on the emotional impact that experiencing racial oppression can have. Past data shows that Blacks have higher rates of PTSD compared to whites and we are more likely to have difficulties performing everyday activities and going to work because of it. (Photo: Image Source / Getty Images)

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What Does the Drug Look Like? - MDMA tablets can be sold as colorful pills or tablets with identifiable logos, creating brand names for users to seek out, according to the Department of Drug Enforcement (DEA). MDMA is also distributed in powder and liquid forms.(Photo: FotografiaBasica / Getty Images)

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