
3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception (awareness of surrounding objects and conditions). It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted sensory and time perception.Read the DrugFacts
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| Drug | Time Period | 8th Graders | 10th Graders | 12th Graders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDMA | Lifetime | 1.50 | 2.80 | 4.90 |
| Past Year | 0.90 | 1.70 | 2.60 | |
| Past Month | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.90 |
* Data in brackets indicate statistically significant change from the previous year.Previous MTF Data
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| Drug | Time Period | Ages 12 or Older | Ages 12 to 17 | Ages 18 to 25 | Ages 26 or Older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDMA | Lifetime | 6.90 | 1.20 | 11.60 | 6.70 |
| Past Year | 0.90 | 0.70 | 3.50 | 0.50 | |
| Past Month | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.90 | 0.10 |
^ indicate low precision; no estimate reported.
Data in brackets indicate statistically significant change from the previous year.Previous NSDUH Data
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