Transcript Ecstasy

What is Ecstasy?
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Slang term for MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
 A synthetic, psychoactive drug that combines stimulant and hallucinogenic properties.
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The most commonly used designer drug.
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It is predominantly a “club drug” and is used at all-night dance parties
known as “raves”.
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Comes in a form of a capsule or powder but often in the form of a tablet that
may vary in color.
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Usually taken orally but can also be injected.
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Was prepared as an appetite suppressant in 1914.
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Was banned in 1985 and is currently classified as a schedule I Substance.
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Adam
E
XTC
Rolls
Clarity
Essence
Stacy
Lover’s Speed
Eve
Hug
White Doves
Love Drug
Beans
How is it used?
• It is usually taken by mouth in a pill, tablet, or
capsule.
• Pills can be different colors and sometimes have
cartoon-like images on them.
• Some users take more than none pill at a time
which is called “bumping”.
Psychological Effects
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Confusion
Depression
Sleeping Problems
Anxiety
Paranoia
Euphoria
Enhanced mental and emotional clarity
Hallucinations
Violent, irrational behavior
Physical Effects
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Muscle tension
Involuntary teeth clenching
Nausea
Blurred vision
Rapid eye movement
Chills or sweating
Dehydration
Kidney failure
Heart attack
Stroke
Seizure
Increase in body temperature
Other Facts about Ecstasy
• It has killed users as a result of heart stroke (from dancing for hours
in a hot club) or mixing with alcohol and other drugs.
• Using ecstasy can cause one to lose their self-control putting them
at risk for becoming a victim of date rape, pregnant, or acquiring
STDs, including HIV/AIDS.
• MDMA can be addictive; Almost 60% of people who use it report
withdrawal symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, depressed
feelings, and trouble concentrating.
• Ecstasy use dropped significantly among persons 18 to 25-from
14.8% in 2003 to 13.8% in 2004 for lifetime use.