PMA speeds up messages between your brain and body. It can make you feel alert, energetic or anxious. It has hallucinogenic effects.

PMA comes as:

• capsules
• pills in different shapes and sizes, with pictures, symbols or logos
• powder

It is usually swallowed.

PMA is not common. It is sometimes sold as MDMA but it is more toxic in lower doses. The effects are similar to MDMA but it is less euphoric and increases your body temperature quickly.