
Usually purchased in capsules, Molly has become more popular in the past few years. Molly-slang for molecular-refers to drugs that are supposed to be the pure crystal powder form of MDMA. excited delirium-extreme agitation and violent behavior.


People typically swallow, snort, smoke, or inject synthetic cathinones. Products sold as Molly often contain synthetic cathinones instead of MDMA (see Synthetic Cathinones and Molly (Ecstasy)). Synthetic cathinones are marketed as cheap substitutes for other stimulants such as amphetamines and cocaine. They are introduced and reintroduced into the market in quick succession to dodge or hinder law enforcement efforts to address their manufacture and sale. NPS are unregulated psychoactive mind-altering substances with no legitimate medical use and are made to copy the effects of controlled substances.

Synthetic cathinones are part of a group of drugs that concern public health officials called new psychoactive substances (NPS). Synthetic cathinones usually take the form of a white or brown crystal-like powder and are sold in small plastic or foil packages labeled "not for human consumption." They can be labeled as bath salts, plant food, jewelry cleaner, or phone screen cleaner. These bathing products have no mind-altering ingredients. Synthetic cathinone products marketed as bath salts should not be confused with products such as Epsom salt that people use during bathing.
