There's something about Molly: The underresearched yet popular powder form of ecstasy in the United States.
Substance Abuse 2017 DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2016.1267070 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | 3,4-Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine MDMA |
| Key points | Argues that self-reported ecstasy use is underreported on surveys because they omit the term "Molly," and that because Molly is often adulterated with novel psychoactive substances such as synthetic cathinones, the name may no longer adequately represent ecstasy/MDMA. Recommends further study of Molly use and purity to inform prevention and harm reduction. |
Abstract
Molly has been the street name for powder or crystalline ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [MDMA]) in the United States since the early 2000s; however, few studies have examined Molly use or included Molly in the definition of ecstasy/MDMA. Prevalence of self-reported ecstasy use is being underreported on surveys due to the lack of inclusion of "Molly," although Molly is often so adulterated with novel psychoactive substances such as synthetic cathinones ("bath salts") that the name "Molly" may no longer adequately represent ecstasy/MDMA. The author recommends that Molly use and Molly purity be further studied to more adequately inform prevention and harm reduction.
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