Ecstasy

Short Term Effects

Street Names

Description

Administration

Long Term Effects

Takes 30-45 minutes to kick in, and effects last for 3-6 hours. Side effects may be felt the day after ingesting ecstasy.

"Molly", stands for "molecular", as in the
crystalline form of MDMA. MDMA is it's scientific name.

"Hug Drug" and "Lover's Speed" because it promotes feelings of closeness and empathy.

"Disco Biscuit" and "Peace" because it is a party and a feel good drug

Confusion, depression, anxiety

False sense of affection/empathy

Blurred vision, muscle tension, faintness, chills or swelling

Sleep problems, automatic teeth clenching and drug craving

Anxiety, Paranoia, and Depression

Addiction

Comes in pill or powder form

Looks bright and colourful like candy, also some have logos on them

Liver damage

Classed as an empathogen with its increasing of empathy towards others and well being.

Increased extroversion; overly-friendly

Overdose Symptoms

Faintness

Panic attacks/seziures

High blood pressure

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Impaired memory, and inability to pay attention: brain damage

Elephants, XTC, Scooby snacks, Beans

Hemorrhaging: losing blood from damaged blood vessels.

Psychosis: losing the ability to have contact with reality.

Recreational drug, has stimulating and hallucinogenic properties.

It is most commonly consumed by the mouth

Sometimes it is injected or snorted

There is also liquid ecstasy, which is a nervous system depressant. It is also known as GHB.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Intense cravings

Depression and anxiety

Agitation and difficulty concentrating

Facts

Loss of appetite, change in self-perception

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The average first-time user is around 20 years old

The chances of buying MDMA that isn't pure in the streets is 55.2%

History of Ecstasy

Created in 1912 by a German pharmaceutical company.

Like alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, etc., Ecstasy is also a widely used drug.

It's intention was to be a parent compound that incorporated medications that controlled bleeding.

Around 70 percent of people ages 18 to 29 report using ecstasy at one point in their life

In the 70's and 80's, psychiatrists believed that MDMA would help patients to communicate better.

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