“Have you seen Molly?” is a question that I along with the rest of you are probably hearing a lot more often these days. Molly seems to be the most popular girl these days doesn’t she? But is she a friend or a foe?
Everyone is always looking for whether it be at a party, a club, or a rave. Everyone always expects a good time when they are partying with Molly and they expect to feel great and dance with no inhibitions! But, there are dangers of partying with this illegal drug. As we are continuing to hear more and more about Molly, we are also learning of the explicit dangers of trying the drug.
Girls, it is important to know the effects of taking a dangerous drug like Molly. The biggest danger is that the substance is usually not pure, meaning that it could be cut with other things besides MDMA (the ingredient in ecstasy. This is super risky considering that you do not know what substances you are putting in your body, which could result in injuries or illness. Molly is extremely unsafe when it is taken with other substances, such as alcohol, cocaine, or meth. The effects of Molly itself can cause a person to become anxious and agitated, feel faint or dizzy, and sweating or chills may occur. Also, nausea, blurred vision, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and muscle tension are common for users of the drug. One minute you think you’re trying out an experience that everyone is raving about. The next, you might realize it was a mistake. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression, and memory difficulties are effects that can last longer than just the high and continue for days or a week. People who use Molly also become very dehydrated and the drug can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate its temperate. Extreme overheating, called hyperthermia, could occur and could lead to serious heart and kidney problems. Rarely, but still possible, it could also lead to death.
Molly has gotten national attention, concerning the two people who unfortunately passed away at the EDC festival in NYC. This recent event shows us the dangers of Molly, especially when combined with other drugs or alcohol. Please stay safe girls! Be careful what you put in to your body and make smart, informed decisions!