Drug info - What is MDEA

[lingy2121]

quick question it may be silly but i dunno what is MDEA?
if any body knows.
cheers

[52SDL]

Originally Posted by Erowid.org

MDEA is a synthetic empathogen sometimes found in ecstasy tablets. It is closely related to MDMA though its effects are said to be milder and less stimulating.

This is what Erowid had to say, my sparrow would love to try some.

[chillinwill]

From Wikipedia which isn't the best place to get information all the time but i think this will suffice

MDEA (also MDE), which stands for 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine, is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug and empathogen-entactogen of the phenethylamine family. It is chemically very similar to methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). MDEA differs from MDMA in that it has one more carbon atom, and two more hydrogen atoms in the substituent on the nitrogen atom. The difference is evidenced in its name by the "ethyl" prefix, rather than the "methyl" prefix designating a single-carbon chain (see Alkanes). MDEA is sometimes sold as a substitute for ecstasy on the black market. It can be prepared by reductive amination of MDP2P.

MDEA works by releasing serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood and perception. It requires a slightly larger dose (100–200mg) than MDMA with major effects lasting typically between three and five hours.[1] The subjective effects of MDEA are similar to MDMA. The euphoric "loved up" feelings associated with MDMA use are not as pronounced. The effects are also not as stimulating as MDMA, MDEA has somewhat of a stoning effect and may be responsible for rumors of heroin-laced ecstasy pills. However, MDEA does have a mildly hallucinogenic effect.