What is Ecstasy.pdfEcstasy, or methylene-dioxymethyl amphetamine (MDMA), is an illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, producing an energizing effect, as well as distortions in time and perception and enhanced enjoyment from tactile experiences. TypicalMore >>
How Does Ecstasy Affects
How Does Ecstasy Affects.pdfMDMA exerts its primary effects in the brain on neurons that use the chemical (or neurotransmitter) serotonin to communicate with other neurons. The serotonin system plays an important role in regulating mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensiMore >>
Is Ecstasy Addictive
Is ecstasy addictive.pdfEcstasy users may encounter problems similar to those experienced by amphetamine and cocaine users, including addiction. In addition to its seemingly rewarding effects, ecstasy’s psychological effects can include confusion, depression, sleep problems, anxMore >>
Long and Short-Term Effects
Long and Short-term Effects of Ecstasy.pdfWhile it is not as addictive as heroin or cocaine, ecstasy can cause other adverse effects including nausea, hallucinations, chills, sweating, increases in body temperature, tremors, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramping, and blurred vision. EcstasMore >>
Risks Of Ecstasy
Risks of ecstasy.pdfTaking ecstasy involves some risks. Here’s what it could do to you:
• There’s no way of telling what’s in ecstasy until you've swallowed it. There may be negative side effects from other drugs and ingredients added to the E.More >>
Overcoming Ecstasy
Overcoming ecstasy.pdfEcstasy is a highly addictive drug - about 43% of users meet the criteria for drug dependence, according the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Ecstasy users who attempt to stop taking the drug often experience intense withdrawal symptoms that make quittinMore >>
Side Effects of Ecstasy Abuse
Side Effects of Ecstasy Abuse.pdfWhen ecstasy is abused, there are many side effects that are normally experienced. The side effects are not uniform for all individuals but are vary according to the genetic make-up of the individual as well as the dosage of the drug that was ingested. EcMore >>
Ecstasy and the brain
Ecstasy and the brain.pdfMDMA affects the brain by increasing the activity of at least three neurotransmitters (the chemical messengers of brain cells): serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Like amphetamines, MDMA causes these neurotransmitters to be released from their storaMore >>
Ecstasy Myths
Ecstasy Myths.pdfMyth: MDMA’s colour and appearance is indicative of the pill’s contents
Conversely, the colour and/or appearance of any ecstasy pill is completely meaningless. Ecstasy pills are bought and sold on the black market in varying colours and dosages. Law enfoMore >>
Ecstasy and Depression
Ecstasy and Depression.pdfMany people report feeling depressed after taking ecstasy. Most often this depression is mild and lasts only a day or two. However, some regular users report feeling depressed for much longer periods of time after taking E, particularly if they use it freMore >>