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MDMA

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MDMA  (md-m-)
n.
A drug, C11H15NO2, that is chemically related to amphetamine and mescaline and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects. It reduces inhibitions and was formerly used in psychotherapy but has been banned in the United States.

[m(ethylene)d(ioxy)m(eth)a(mphetamine).]

MDMA
abbreviation for
(Law / Recreational Drugs) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine Also called (informal) ecstasy
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Noun1.MDMA - a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States; "MDMA is often used at parties because it enables partygoers to remain active for long periods of time"
cristal, disco biscuit, hug drug, XTC, go, Adam, ecstasy, X - street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
club drug - a controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves


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