Tag Archives: MDMA & Molly & Ecstasy

Ecstasy, Molly Can Be Fatal in Warm Environments

Hyperthermia is the technical term for a loss of internal control over body temperature that can produce severe or even fatal changes in organ health. For a long time, doctors and researchers have known that use of large doses of the “club drug” MDMA (more commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly) is linked to increased […]

Youths Who Use Designer Drugs Can’t Stop After Just One

Designer drugs are man-made or synthetic drugs.  They are chemical compounds created in a laboratory and sold on the street to users looking for intense or specific kinds of “highs.”  They are sold under a slew of names, making them hard for parents to keep track of.  Anti-drug agencies report that teens and young people […]

Drug Patterns Uncovered through Wastewater

A team of researchers has mapped patterns of illicit drug use across the state of Oregon by sampling municipal wastewater before it is treated. According to a Science Daily article, their findings provide a one-day snapshot of drug excretion that can be used to better understand patterns of drug use in multiple municipalities over time.