Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Kanye West has sung about MDMA, also known as ‘molly.’ The club drug has exploded in popularity in recent years, but how does it work on your brain and body?
AsapSCIENCE’s ‘Your Brain on MDMA’ shows you exactly what happens when you pop a molly. Spoiler Alert: it’s not so good for you overall. However, there are potential positive scientific applications of the drug—notably in PTSD sufferers—but there’s a big difference between a doctor prescribing measured amounts and popping a pill in the club.
So before you head out to the club this weekend, watch this. It may convince you to follow Jay Z’s example and opt for Tom Ford instead.
