What is the drug MDMA/Ecstasy?
Ecstasy is a commonly used street-name for MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine). MDMA is an illegal drug with characteristics of both stimulants and hallucinogens. In the mid 1980s, MDMA was being used at all night dance parties, now referred to as “raves.” In 1985, the US Drug Enforcement Administration moved the drug to Schedule 1 status with no accepted medical use.