These drugs are falsely perceived as safe, not as addictive as other drugs. It acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. MDMA was first used as an appetite suppressant in 1912, and later to facilitate psychotherapy in the 1970 s. MDMA is taken orally, usually in tablet or capsule form, however it does come in powder form. Each tablet sells for twenty to forty dollars and is marked with a logo. Mercer County has seen such logos as butterflies, the Mitsubishi symbol, lightning bolts and a four-leaf clover shaped pill.
Tablets also vary in color, shape and size.
Picture of different pills with logos. MDMA reduces inhibitions, eliminates anxiety, and produces positive feeling and empathy for others. These effects last from four to six hours. It also suppresses the need to eat, drink and sleep. Other effects can include nausea, hallucinations, chills, sweating, increased body temperature, tremors, muscle cramps and rapid eye movements.