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Forensic Toxicology Analysis of MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine): A Systematic Literature Review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) or commonly known as ecstasy is a semisynthetic compound derived from amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS). The positive cognitive effects of MDMA in controlled clinical settings lead to improved mood and well-being, happiness, relaxation (physical and mental), increased emotional sensitivity and responsiveness, increased openness, extraversion and sociability, empathy, small changes in perception, and overwhelming anti-anxiety. This writing aims to conduct a literature review related to forensic toxicology analysis on MDMA. The method used in this writing is Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Data collection is done by searching for all articles that have similar research in this SLR writing. The articles used in this study were 10 journal articles from research databases on Google Scholar and Science Direct. Based on this literature review, it was found that forensic toxicology analysis to identify MDMA drugs can be done by screening and confirmation tests with samples used in the form of biological fluids, components of body parts, and products from MDMA. Positive results are obtained on MDMA analysis based on applicable standard procedures and scientifically validated.

Source: Florea Jurnal Biologi dan Pembelajarannya

DOI: 10.25273/florea.v12i1.21274

Authors: Mohammad Anrico Putra Pratama, Dyan Vicky Sandhi, Sonny Kristianto, Ayudia Pratiwi

Institutions: Universitas Airlangga, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Language: English

Topic: Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis

Subfield: Toxicology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $19