3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, commonly known as ecstasy, E, molly, or sassafras.
MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is an amphetamine-based drug. It’s a stimulant that works primarily through the serotonin receptors in the brain.
MDMA is technically classified as a psychedelic, but it’s effects are unique from any of the other psychedelics on this list. It activates the same serotonin receptors as magic mushrooms and LSD, but with a different focus.
Only high doses of MDMA (not recommended) produce psychedelic effects, but the hallucinations it produces are still much milder than any of the other classical psychedelics.
Some people report microdoses of MDMA help them feel more connected with the people around them, elevates their mood, and helps alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. However, more research is needed to understand whether MDMA is safe long-term.
How it Feels
- Higher mental and physical energy
- Better focus and concentration
- Elevated mood
- Improved sense of empathy