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Would Taking Ecstacy or Mdma Affect Wound Healing After Surgery?

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ml516Jul 2, 2013

I had a part of a large mole removed 3 weeks ago and already know that nicotine and alcohol is a no no for my recovery but am wondering how mdma affects wound healing.

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