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MDMA is classified as a combination of which two substances?

Heroin and cocaine
Amphetamines and alcohol
Amphetamine and mescaline
Cannabis and tobacco

The correct answer is: Amphetamine and mescaline

MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is indeed classified as a combination of amphetamine and mescaline. This classification is based on the pharmacological effects of MDMA. Amphetamine contributes stimulant effects, enhancing mood, increasing energy, and boosting feelings of pleasure. Mescaline, a psychedelic substance, contributes to alterations in perception, enhancing sensory experiences and creating feelings of emotional connectivity. The combination of these two types of effects is what makes MDMA particularly popular in recreational settings, as it produces both stimulating and empathogenic effects, which encourage social interaction and connection among users. The other options do not accurately represent the substances that compose MDMA. For instance, heroin and cocaine are both potent drugs but belong to different classes—opioids and stimulants, respectively. Amphetamines and alcohol are separate entities that do not combine to form MDMA, and while cannabis and tobacco are both widely used recreational substances, they do not relate to the composition of MDMA at all.