"Molly," the party drug

December 2013

Lots of people are asking about "Molly," the party drug.

It's showing up at concerts and dance clubs...and alluded to in Miley Cyrus's recent song lyrics about "dancing with Molly." It's used for its stimulant, euphoric, and psychedelic effects.

Molly is short for "molecule." It's promoted as a purer and safer form of Ecstasy (MDMA).

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