Does Molly Taste Like Salt

In this brief article, we will answer the question, “does molly taste like salt?”, and will tell you about how to take molly, its different forms, effects, side effects, and risks. 

Does Molly Taste Like Salt?

Yes, Molly does taste like salt since both are bitter and unpleasant when placed directly on the tongue. 

What is Molly?

The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines molly (short for molecule) as the powdered or crystalline form of the chemical compound MDMA (3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), the chemical drug widely known for its use in the pressed pill Ecstasy. It 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 (1).

Molly is considered to be the ‘pure’ form of MDMA because, unlike Ecstacy, it is not laced with other compounds such as methamphetamine or caffeine.

Characterized as a hallucinogen, molly produces a mixture of sociability and energy which has made it extremely popular at concerts and raves since the 1980s.

What Does Molly Look Like?

Molly is available as pills or in powder form. 

In its powder form, molly is known as the chemical MDMA, many, or MD, the same drug used in Ecstasy. Powdered molly looks like gray or white crystals. 

Pills can be colored, white, square, round, or pressed into various shapes. Certain pills also have designs pressed into them, such as reputable company logos that the pills derive their names from.

How Do People Take Molly?

Molly pills are generally swallowed with alcohol or water, but can also be crushed and snorted. 

The powered form of molly is consumed by dabbing or rubbing it onto the gums, or wrapping it in cigarette paper and swallowing it, which is known as ‘bombing’. Users generally rub a small amount of powder on the gums and wait for effects to kick in before applying more.

How Long Does Molly Take To Kick In?

When consumed orally, molly generally takes about 20 to 30 minutes to kick. However, the exact time it takes for molly to kick may differ because the MDMA content in molly pills and powder varies greatly. Moreover, certain molly pills are sold containing other, more hazardous, ingredients that show their effects over a longer period. This is why you should never swallow a whole pill in a single go.

Factors such as weight, age, gender, history of use, and the amount used also determine how soon an individual will experience the effects of molly.

What Effects Does Molly Have?

Molly generally makes people feel:

• extremely happy (that’s where the name Ecstasy comes from)
• heightened love and affection for friends and even strangers around them
• Alert
• Energized
• more in harmony with surroundings
• sounds and lights are more intense than usual

Some people also experience the following symptoms after taking molly:

• increased anxiety
• panic attacks
• confusion
• paranoia and mild psychosis 

MDMA acts in the brain. Acute effects of ecstasy administration include increases in energy and euphoria, amongs to the psychological and physiological alterations that are primarily mediated by serotonin and norepinephrine release. It also increases the activity of dopamine. These chemicals act in the brain (1): 

Dopamine—produces increased energy/activity and acts in the reward system to reinforce behaviors

• Norepinephrine—increases heart rate and blood pressure, which are particularly risky for people with heart and blood vessel problems

• Serotonin—affects mood, appetite, sleep, and other functions. It also triggers hormones that affect sexual arousal and trust. The release of large amounts of serotonin likely causes the emotional closeness, elevated mood, and empathy felt by those who use MDMA.

How Long Do The Effects Last?

Users often feel high for at least two to four hours after taking molly. MDMA’s effects last about 3 to 6 hours, although many of those who use the drug take a second dose as the effects of the first dose begin to fade (1).

However, if you’ve taken a lot of the drug, you may still experience physical effects long after the high wears off, such as a rapid heartbeat and insomnia (difficulty sleeping), irritability and memory problems (1).

What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Molly?

Consuming molly can have the following side effects:

• tightening of the jaw muscles
• overall muscle rigidity
• clenching and grinding teeth 
• increased and irregular heart rate
• increased pupil dilation
• profuse sweating
• tremors
• increased blood pressure
• shuffling gait
• esophoria (the tendency for eyes to turn inward)
• difficulty urinating

Although in the corresponding drug scene MDMA has sometimes the reputation of being safe, its consumption has been related to several reports of toxicity and even deaths. It is also hepatotoxic. Jaundice, hepatomegaly, centrilobular necrosis, hepatitis and fibrosis represent some of the adverse effects caused by MDMA in the liver. In addition, MDMA produces a variety of systemic and organ-specific effects, including convulsions, hyperthermia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypertension, as well as toxic effects to the liver, kidney heart, lung and skeletal muscle (2).

What Are The Risks Of Taking Molly?

Here are some things you should be aware of before deciding to take Molly

• Since the strength of ecstasy pills is unpredictable as we’ve mentioned, start with half or a quarter of the pill and wait for effects to kick in before you decide to take more. The same should be done with powdered molly; start by dabbing a small amount of powder.
• People with a pre existing heart condition, high or low blood pressure, epilepsy, or asthma could have an extremely dangerous reaction to molly.
• Using molly has been associated with kidney, liver, and heart complications.
• Molly adversely affects the body’s temperature regulation. Exposure to long periods of heat in a club, for instance, can increase the risks of overheating and dehydration. 
• Consuming too much liquid, even water,  is also dangerous when taking molly. This is because molly stimulates the body to release a hormone that stops urine production. So drinking too much liquid too quickly will alter the body’s salt balance and result in deadly consequences. 

What Withdrawal Symptoms Can Molly Cause?

People who withdraw from molly may experience (1):

• depression
• irritability
• reduced desire for socializing
• fatigue
• loss of appetite
• trouble concentrating

Conclusion

In this brief article, we answered the question, “does molly taste like salt?” and told you about how to take molly, its different forms, effects, side effects, and risks. 

If you have any more questions or comments please let us know.

References

1. MDMA/Ecstasy. National Institute on Drug Abuse. National  Institutes  of  Health;  U.S.  Department of  Health  and  Human  Services 
2. Carvalho, Márcia, et al. Mechanisms underlying the hepatotoxic effects of ecstasy. Curr pharmaceu biotech, 2010, 11, 476-495.
3. Hall, A. P., and J. A. Henry. Acute toxic effects of ‘Ecstasy’(MDMA) and related compounds: overview of pathophysiology and clinical management. BJA: Brit J Anaesth, 2006, 96, 678-685.