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Ecstasy
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is the name of it. MDMA, Extacy, E, X, XTC, Candy canes, Disco biscuit, Doves, Eckie, Essence, Hug Drug, Love Drug, M&M, Rolls, White Dove are some of the nicknames for it.
Long term effects Repeated use of Ecstasy may damage the cells that produce serotonin, which has an important role in the regulation of mood, appetite, pain, learning and memory. Ecstasy use can disrupt or mess with memory.
The risks - •Bleeding Out and dying. - Ecstasy users suddenly overheating to temperatures of 108 degrees F, causing them ultimately to bleed out, as internal organs melt and die. Bodies stay warm to the touch hours after dying. •Water poisoning. -This leads to swelling of the brain, which can lead to permanent brain injury or death because your body retains so much water. •Promiscuity. - The lovey-dovey feeling caused by Ecstasy can cause users to be more promiscuous, in ways they normally wouldn't. Unprotected sex is also more likely, leading to heightened risk of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. •Brain damage. - Ecstasy works by tricking the brain into releasing large amounts of serotonin. Many doctors now believe the process causes serotonin-releasing brain cells to be damaged or destroyed. •Parkinson's Disease. Ecstasy use may be linked to early onset of Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson’s disease is a disease in the brain that messes with your motor skills, speech, causes you to shake and other functions.
Short term effects Ecstasy produces intensely pleasurable effects, including an enhanced sense of self-confidence and energy. Also it can make you feel peacefulness, acceptance and the desire to touch others. Other effects can include teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, chills and sweating. Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, as well as seizures are also possible. The drug enable users to dance for extended periods, which when combined with the hot crowded conditions usually found at raves, can lead to severe dehydration and hyperthermia or dramatic increases in body temperature. This can lead to muscle breakdown and kidney and liver failure. Some after effects can be sleep problems, anxiety and depression.
Immediate effects: Ecstasy usually makes the user very energetic for a number of hours. Often followed by the user feeling calm, loving, confident and alert. The energy buzz from ecstasy means the user can dance for hours. On the bad side taking ecstasy can lead to panic, anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Some users can actually feel sick and experience stiffness in the body.
Its made of: Amphetamine (drug which is known to produce increased wakefulness and focus in association with decreased fatigue and appetite) and see stuff that is really not there. It is classified as a stimulant.
How it looks and it's taken: Ecstasy comes in a tablet form that is branded with just about any logo. It is most of the time swallowed but you can also snort, smoke or inject it.
Cost, popularity and availability: It costs as little as 25 to 50 cents to manufacture an Ecstasy tablet in Europe, but the street value of that same Ecstasy tablet can be as high as $40, with a tablet typically selling for between $20 and $30. Most of the time you can find it at Raves (large all-night dance parties, held in unusual settings like warehouses or railroad yards that feature computer generated high volume pulsating music, known as techno or house music) but that doesn't mean you can't get it otherwise..
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Don't think you just have to overdose or take a bad batch of Ecstasy to die from this drug. Cathy Isford was the only one that died after taking the same amount and batch of ecstasy before prom. Read her story at http://www.cathysprom.com/
Ecstasy can cause both physical and psychological dependence. The drug has several social, behavioral, and health consequences other than the side effects. People do become addicted to the drug, but it is unknown as to when the person becomes addicted. Long term use of MDMA is known to cause addiction and it is also very likely that short term use can also cause dependence. Most people complain that it rapidly causes dependences and that they have a hard time stopping the drug.
