M.D.M.A. (“Ecstasy”); a case of possible drug-induced psychosis

• DOI: 10.1007/bf02942900
• Publication Date: 2008-09-04T15:30:23Z
• Authors: H. Williams; D. Meagher; P. Galligan
• Keywords: Male; Time Factors; Adolescent; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine; Psychoses, Substance-Induced; Designer Drugs; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Humans; Ireland; 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine

3, 4, Methylenedioxymetamphetamine (M.D.M.A., Ecstasy) is a modified amphetamine with stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. Ecstasy has been increasingly abused in Dublin in recent years. It is commonly perceived by users as a safe drug. We report a case of prolonged psychosis following brief recreational use of Ecstasy.