MDMA Drug usage

MDMA Drug is usually swallowed in its tablet or capsule form but can also be a powder or crystal. The pills come in different colours and sizes and often have a picture, symbol or logo.² When sold in pill form, two pills with the same logo or symbol may  have different effects — they can come from different sources and have different ingredients.¹

Effects of MDMA

There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.

MDMA Drug affects everyone differently, based on:

• size, weight and health
• whether the person is used to taking it
• whether other drugs are taken around the same time
• the amount taken
• the strength of the drug (varies from batch to batch).

The effects of MDMA Drug are usually felt about 20 minutes to an hour after it’s taken and last for around three to four hours.^{1, 2} The height of this experience is sometimes known as ‘peaking’.¹

You may experience:

• euphoria
• feeling energetic and confident
• dilated (enlarged) pupils
• jaw clenching and teeth grinding
• heightened senses (sight, hearing and touch)
• excessive sweating and skin tingles
• muscle aches and pains
• reduced appetite
• fast heartbeat
• increased blood pressure
• dehydration
• heat stroke
• drinking extreme amounts of water (can cause death).^1-4

If you take a large amount or have a strong batch of MDMA, you may also experience:

• floating sensations
• perceptual changes, such as visual and auditory hallucinations
• out-of-character irrational behaviour
• anxiety
• irritability, paranoia and aggression
• vomiting
• high body temperature
• racing heartbeat
• convulsions.^{1, 3, 4}

Long term effects

Regular use of MDMA may cause:

• colds or flu
• depression
• needing to use more to get the same effect
• dependence on MDMA
• memory and concentration problems
• liver problems
• financial, work and social problems.^1-3