Fatal Intoxication from 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine
Journal of Forensic Sciences 1979 Alphonse Poklis, Mary Ann Mackell, Wk Drake 25 citations
Abstract 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant chemically and pharmacologically related to amphetamine and mescaline [1–3] (Fig. 1). The phenylisopropylamine portion of the molecule gives MDA marked sympathomimetic activity similar to amphetamine demonstrated by peripheral vasoconstriction, tachycardia, pupillary dilation, and effects on other...