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January 24, 20260 citations

Psychoactive Synthetic Adulterants in Tablets Sold as MDMA after the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Central Effects.

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MLMaria Antonietta De LucaCMCristina MilianoARAmanda Roxburgh

Key Points

  • To investigate the presence of synthetic adulterants in MDMA and its implications for health.
  • Analyzed reports of MDMA use after the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Reviewed public health initiatives related to drug checking.
  • Examined potential health risks of psychoactive contaminants.
  • Identified increased presence of synthetic adulterants in MDMA tablets.
  • Highlighted critical health risks for users and healthcare providers.
  • Emphasized the need for enhanced drug checking services.

Abstract

Ongoing public health efforts and expansion of drug checking are essential to properly inform MDMA users about the risks associated with psychoactive contaminants, first responders, healthcare professionals, and the general public about the possible detrimental consequences for health associated with the use of MDMA obtained from illicit sources and unintended contaminant consumption.

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Luca et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69746187bb9d90c67120b57fhttps://doi.org/10.2174/011570159x410522251117060555
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