EcstasyEcstasy

Ecstasy is in the stimulant drug category, but contains hallucinogenic properties.

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Ecstasy is also known as:Ecstasy is also known as:

“MDMA”“Entactogens”“Extasy”“Extacy”“Club drugs”“Stimulants”“Go”

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Ecstasy can also be called:Ecstasy can also be called:

“Thizz”“E”“XTC”“X”“Beans”“Adam(s)”“Hug/ Love

Drug”“Disco Biscuit”

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Origin and Description of the Origin and Description of the DrugDrug

What is ecstasy?Is a mood elevator

Where does this drug come from?Ecstasy was first invented/ produced in 1913 by a German company as an appetite suppressant.

Where and how is it produced or grown? Ecstasy is manufactured by humans (man made).

Ecstasy in the UK. Ecstasy. May 12, 2011 <http://www.hedweb.com/funpages/ecstasy.htm>. 

AppearanceAppearance Ecstasy is

available◦ Tablet form◦ Capsule form

How does this drug enter the body?

◦ Enters orallyCapsule

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Tablet

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Drug CategoryDrug Category Drug Categories:

◦ Stimulants◦ Hallucinogens

What do these drugs have in common?

Stimulant◦ People feel good and happy. ◦ They feel excited. ◦ This usually ends with a

crash. Hallucinogens

◦ Change in emotions. ◦ This can be from good to bad.

◦ Hallucinogens can be either

stimulants or depressants.

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Short term and immediate Short term and immediate effectseffects

20-40 minutes after taking drug:Rush of exhilarationNausea60-90 minutes after:Feelings peak like:

empathy emotional

warmth self

understanding acceptance

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More short term More short term effectseffectsEcstasy from

the black market varies in strength and can contain other drugs◦ Releases the

brain chemical serotonin, which elevates mood.

Anti-depressant (short term)◦ Wears off after 3-

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Long term effectsLong term effects

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Medical usageMedical usage

Therapeutic toolTreatments of

depression from qualified physician

Using serotonin (brain chemical) to treat neurological issues

Treatment for post traumatic stress disorder

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LegalityLegality

Was legal prior to 1985

Illegal as of 1985

Jail and prison can result in usage

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Statistical InformationStatistical Information In 2001, 76 people

died from using Ecstasy.

Ecstasy related deaths are caused by ◦ heat stroke◦ water intoxication◦ heart issues.◦ The death rate is 2

out of 100,000 people {smoking is 400 out of 100,000 people}

Ecstasy usage grew in the late 90s.

In 2002 through 2004, Ecstasy usage decreased

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Where to go for helpWhere to go for helpCall:877-899-7268 Check the web: http://www.drug-rehab.org/drug-statistics.phpVisit this website:http://www.edrugrehabs.com/SubstanceAbuse/Ecstasy-Addiction-Treatments/Connecticut/index.html

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Citations ContinuedCitations Continued Ecstasy in the UK. Ecstasy. May 12, 2011 <http://www.hedweb.com/funpages/ecstasy.htm>. 

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