MDMA, Molly or Ecstasy, but legally known as Methlysafrylaminc - these are all the same drug. In 1912 this, now illicit substance, was originally developed by a German pharmaceutical company to control bleeding. Some say that it has medical use, while others completely disagree.
In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s MDMA had gained a huge following with psychiatrist saying that the drug “enhanced communication” and “opened insights to patients about their problems. At this point in time it had not gone through clinical trials or been approved by the FDA. In 1985 the DEA made the drug illegal claiming that it had no medical use and a high risk for abuse. This placed it on the list of Schedule 1 drugs. Although it is still illegal to this day, …show more content…
The punishment for possession of MDMA is dependant on how much you have on your person. For less than a gram, it is considered a State Jail Felony and has jail time of 180 days to two years or/and $10,000 fine. Between 1 gram and 4 grams, it is considered a Third Degree Felony, with jail time of 2 years to 10 years and/or $10,000 fine. Between 4 grams and 400 grams, it is considered a Second Degree Felony, with jail time between 2 years and 20 years and/or $10,000 fine. Over 400 grams is punishable between 5 years in jail, to life spent in prison. The punishment for possession with intent to distribute is close to just possession. For less than 1 gram, it is a State Jail Felony with jail time between 180 days and 2 years and/or a $10,000 fine. For 1 gram but less than 4 grams, it is a Second Degree Felony, with jail time between 2 and 20 years and/or a fine of $10,000. For between 4 grams and less than 400 grams, it is considered a First Degree Felony, with jail time between 5 years and life and/or a fine of $10,000. For more than 400 grams of MDMA, the punishment is a minimum of 5 years in …show more content…
MDMA increases three chemicals in your brain: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Serotonin. Dopamine causes increased energy. Norepinephrine increases heart rate and blood pressure. Serotonin in large amounts can cause emotional closeness, elevated mood, and empathy. Other side effects of taking MDMA is nausea, muscle cramps, blurry vision, teeth clenching, chills, and sweating. Over the course of the week following the intake of MDMA, you could experience irritability, impulsivity, aggression, depression, sleep problems, anxiety, memory/attention problems, decreased appetite, and lower sex drive. Higher doses of MDMA can cause a spike in body temperature, which can later lead to liver, kidney, and even heart
In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s MDMA had gained a huge following with psychiatrist saying that the drug “enhanced communication” and “opened insights to patients about their problems. At this point in time it had not gone through clinical trials or been approved by the FDA. In 1985 the DEA made the drug illegal claiming that it had no medical use and a high risk for abuse. This placed it on the list of Schedule 1 drugs. Although it is still illegal to this day, …show more content…
The punishment for possession of MDMA is dependant on how much you have on your person. For less than a gram, it is considered a State Jail Felony and has jail time of 180 days to two years or/and $10,000 fine. Between 1 gram and 4 grams, it is considered a Third Degree Felony, with jail time of 2 years to 10 years and/or $10,000 fine. Between 4 grams and 400 grams, it is considered a Second Degree Felony, with jail time between 2 years and 20 years and/or $10,000 fine. Over 400 grams is punishable between 5 years in jail, to life spent in prison. The punishment for possession with intent to distribute is close to just possession. For less than 1 gram, it is a State Jail Felony with jail time between 180 days and 2 years and/or a $10,000 fine. For 1 gram but less than 4 grams, it is a Second Degree Felony, with jail time between 2 and 20 years and/or a fine of $10,000. For between 4 grams and less than 400 grams, it is considered a First Degree Felony, with jail time between 5 years and life and/or a fine of $10,000. For more than 400 grams of MDMA, the punishment is a minimum of 5 years in …show more content…
MDMA increases three chemicals in your brain: Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Serotonin. Dopamine causes increased energy. Norepinephrine increases heart rate and blood pressure. Serotonin in large amounts can cause emotional closeness, elevated mood, and empathy. Other side effects of taking MDMA is nausea, muscle cramps, blurry vision, teeth clenching, chills, and sweating. Over the course of the week following the intake of MDMA, you could experience irritability, impulsivity, aggression, depression, sleep problems, anxiety, memory/attention problems, decreased appetite, and lower sex drive. Higher doses of MDMA can cause a spike in body temperature, which can later lead to liver, kidney, and even heart