Category

Stimulant

Also known as

Chicken Yellow, Chicken Fever, Double Stacked, Killer.

What it looks like and how it's taken

Usually a white tablet which is unusually thick compared to ecstasy, hence the name 'Double-Stacked'. PMA is swallowed.

Immediate effects

Users report experiencing similar effects to ecstasy although effects last substantially stronger.

Risks

Short term: PMA affects the body's temperature control and as it is stronger than Ecstasy the risk of overheating is much greater. Users require immediate help if they feel their temperature soaring on the dance floor and anyone with a heart condition, blood pressure problems, epilepsy or asthma can have a very dangerous reaction to the drug. Frequent use can also bring on paranoia and depression.

Long term: As PMA is a drug is quite a new drug, long term risks have not yet been established, but it is thought that they are likely to be similar to the risks associated with Ecstasy.

Legal status

Class A.

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