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Ecstasy. Overview. The facts about Ecstasy Why people choose to use it How it Works Short and Long Term Effects. What is Ecstasy?. Synthetic Stimulant Really, what is it?. Why People Use Ecstasy?. Tell us your thoughts. Social Influences. How Does it Work?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Ecstasy
OverviewThe facts about Ecstasy
Why people choose to use itHow it WorksShort and Long Term Effects
What is Ecstasy?
Synthetic
Stimulant
Really, what is it?
Why People Use Ecstasy?
Tell us your thoughts.
Social InfluencesFriends Family
Environment Media
How Does it Work?
Effects start approximately 15 minutes after
you ingest the pill
Effects last for about 4 – 6 hours
The Cycle
Boosting/ Stacking
What We KnowEcstasy has both short term and long
term effects on...
Emotions and Experiences
Brain
Fred
Serotonin Neuron
Ecstasy
Serotonin
SerotoninMood and EmotionsAggressionSleepAppetiteAnxietyMemoryPerceptions
Short Term Effects
More trusting
Increased empathy
Mildly intoxicating
Short Term Effects
Dry mouth
Increased heart
rate
Long Term Effects I
Depression
Sleep disruption
Irritability
Paranoia and panic attacks
Long Term Effects
Depression
Lack of coordination
Tremors
Liver damage
Heart attacks
Tolerance – Addiction
Brain Changes
Nonuser
Serotonin Levels
User
News Flash
Groups
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