In order to keep up with the home chemists, Congress passed the Analogues Act in 1986. The law has been criticized for its vagueness. MDMA is now listed as a Schedule I drug. MDMA became a favored drug at parties in the 1990 s, although LSD, mushrooms and marijuana are also popular. This is particularly true for individuals too young to purchase or drink alcohol.
Abuse potential seems to be limited, except in social situations where abuse is common.
At low dosages the effect is one of a stimulant however at higher dosage the drug effect is one of hallucinogens. Amphetamine a. is absorbed well following oral administration b. reaches a peak effect in about 20 minutes following oral use c. is not metabolized by the liver d. does not cross the blood-brain barrier e. all of the above 2. The anorexia produced is sometimes permanent d. Death from a cocaine overdose usually comes from a. respiratory paralysis b. acute kidney and liver failure c. intra-cerebral hemorrhage d. Caffeine is unusual as an alkaloid in that it is a.