What is the Donkey Kong ecstasy pill?

What is the Donkey Kong MDMA ecstasy pill?

The  is a high-strength MDMA pill shaped like the head of the Nintendo video game character Donkey Kong. These pills have been linked to multiple incidents of harm and even death due to their dangerously high MDMA content. The Donkey Kong pills are typically 453mg and bear the letters “DK” on the back. One tragic incident involved a 13-year-old boy named Carson Price who died after taking three Donkey Kong pills he bought from a 14-year-old supplier. Carson experienced a violent reaction to an overdose of MDMA, leading to his death. This case highlighted the dangers associated with these potent pills and the risks they posse.

Street Names and Identification:

Common street names for MDMA include Adam, Beans, Clarity, Disco Biscuit, E, Ecstasy, Eve, Go, Hug Drug, Lover’s Speed, Peace, STP, X, and XTC

The Donkey Kong pills have been flagged by drugs awareness charities for their high MDMA content, with warnings issued to clubbers and festival-goers about the risks of consuming these pills. The Loop, a drugs charity, identified the Donkey Kong pills as one of the strongest tested, containing between 210mg to 260mg of MDMA, which is significantly higher than the average adult dose

In summary, the Donkey Kong ecstasy pill is a potent and risky substance due to its high MDMA content, posing serious health hazards and even fatalities to those who consume them. It is crucial for individuals to be aware of the dangers associated with these pills and exercise caution when it comes to drug use.

What is MDMA?

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as ecstasy) is a synthetic (man-made) drug that causes both hallucinogenic and stimulant effects. The drug was developed in Germany in the early twentieth century as an appetite suppressant, but today’s users consume the drug for its hallucinogenic effects, which they claim heighten their senses and make them feel less inhibited. Users also consume MDMA for its stimulant properties. MDMA generally is sold as a tablet, which is taken orally. MDMA tablets are available in various colors and shapes and generally are imprinted with a logo. Popular logos include smiley faces, clover leaves, cartoon characters, and symbols associated with commercial brands.

https://www.justice.gov/archive/ndic/pubs3/3494/3494p.pdf

MDMA acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic, producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences. Euphoria, feelings of closeness, empathy, and sexuality. Although MDMA is known among users as ecstasy, researchers have determined that many ecstasy tablets contain not only MDMA but also a number of other drugs or drug combinations that can be harmful, such as:ethamphetam ketamine, cocaine, cathinone, and caffeine.

What are the Effects of MDMA?

The effects produced by consuming MDMA can last for 4 to 6 hours, depending upon the potency of the tablet. Using the drug can cause confusion, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, craving for the drug, and paranoia. Use of the drug also may result in muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, tremors, rapid eye movement, sweating, or chills.People who have circulatory problems or heart disease face particular risks because MDMA can increase heart rate and blood pressure. MDMA abusers also risk dehydration, hyperthermia (exceptionally high fever), and heart or kidney failure if they use the drug while physically exerting themselves or in hot environments

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What are the Acute Effects of MDMA?

A person may experience the intoxicating effects of MDMA within 45 minutes or so after taking a single dose. Those effects include an enhanced sense of well-being, increased extroversion, emotional warmth, empathy toward others, and a willingness to discuss emotionally-charged memories. In addition, people report enhanced sensory perception as a hallmark of the MDMA experience.

However, MDMA can also cause a number of acute adverse health effects. For example, while fatal overdoses on MDMA are rare, they can potentially be life threatening—with symptoms including high blood pressure (hypertension), faintness, panic attacks, and in severe cases, a loss of consciousness and seizures.

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-effects-mdma

In addition, other drugs similar to MDMA, such as MDA or PMA, are often sold as ecstasy, which can lead to overdose and death when the user takes additional doses to obtain the desired effect.

https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ecstasy-MDMA-2020_0.pdf

What is the detox treatment for MDMA? 

Like other substance abuse treatment approaches, behavioral interventions are effective in helping a person overcome MDMA dependence. Cognitive behavioral therapy, which allows individuals to identify and change negative thought patterns that may be triggering drug use, may be especially beneficial. The treatment aims to help the patient resolve underlying anxiety and depression while teaching them coping skills to manage stress and other triggers. 

Behavioral interventions coupled with support group participation increase the chances for long-term recovery. Renowned experts in the field of medical detox, Gallus Medical Detox Centers achieve superior patient outcomes in a safe, soothing environment. 

Although withdrawal symptoms from MDMA are not usually severe, they can be uncomfortable. However, if your history includes frequent large doses of MDMA or use of alcohol or other illicit or prescribed pain medication in addition to MDMA, withdrawal symptoms may be more severe. Undergoing medical detox ensures you remain physically and mentally safe throughout withdrawal.If you or a loved in is need of a MDMA detox contact the experts here at Gallus Medical Detox to get started at 855-683-1772

Dr. Patrick J. Gallus, DO

Dr. Gallus is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. He obtained his B.S. in Health and Physical Education from the University of Montana, and his D.O. from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Texas A&M University, Scott & White Memorial Hospital. As the Chief of Staff at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Arizona, he developed two emergency departments with a staff of 18 board-certified physicians that saw 72,000 patients a year. Dr. Gallus has over 15 years of experience treating drug- and alcohol-related issues.