2016/12/07 by Joseph J. Palamar · 1 citation
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics · Psychology · Medicine · #Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis #Psychedelics and Drug Studies #Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
paper · doi:10.1080/08897077.2016.1267070
openalex publication_date 2016/12/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22
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.