Ecstasy

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ECSTASY

Ahmad aljifri

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Outlines:

What is Ecstasy ? What is MDMA ? How does it work ? what does an XTC user feel ? What are the Side Effects ? How Dangerous are XTC Pills ? Is XTC Addictive ? Is there a Treatment ?

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What is Ecstasy?

Ecstasy means the feeling of extreme happiness.

Origin: greek ekstasis, from exitanai ‘to make mad’.

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An illegal drug sold in black markets that gives a feeling of happiness and energy. Especially used by people who go out to dance at clubs and parties.

mood/mind altering drug and like Prozac works by effecting the chemical level of Serotonin in our brains.

available in pills and capsules, in different colors and shapes, and often with a logo.

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Under Schedule 1 of controlled drugs. (Drugs which are not used medically)

It’s the popular name of MDMA (active ingredient).

Common nicknames.. XTC, Adam, E, X, love drug and dove.

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What is MDMA ? is an entactogenic drug of the phenethylamine and

amphetamine class of drugs.(3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine)

induce euphoria, a sense of intimacy with others, and diminished anxiety.

MDMA was developed in Germany in the early 1900s as intermediate chemical used in the synthesis of a hydrastinine (a drug to control bleeding from wounds).

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How does it work ?

MDMA acts as a releasing agent of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine (DA).

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, pain, appetite, and other behaviors.

The excess release of serotonin by MDMA likely causes the mood elevating effects and negative behavioral aftereffects for several days after taking MDMA.

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Studies showed that it takes 1 to 2 weeks till serotonin goes back to normal level.

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what does an XTC user feel ?

physically and mentally effects

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Physically :

Energy (dancing).

Hot and cold flashes.

enhanced enjoyment from tactile experiences (empathy and intimacy)

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Mentally :

Euphoria (happiness).

Hallucinations.

suppress exhaustion which doesn't mean that the fatigue is gone but that it is only masked. After the rush, the feeling of fatigue returns more heavily.

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Effects generally appear within 20-60 minutes.

The first hour after that the effects are felt the most.

After 4-6 hours the effects are gone but some people still feel the effects the following day.

That can be a nice feeling, but also an empty and depressed feeling.

A depressive or miserable mood can last for days.

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What are the Side Effects ?After use: tension in the jaws palpitations (rapid or irregular heart beat). a dry mouth and throat. Nausea. shortness of breath. Sometimes, movements are difficult to

co-ordinate. These negative effects can lead to panic attacks. dose dependent.

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How Dangerous are XTC Pills ?

It costs per pill between 5-25 $ Most of MDMA users are young. Analysis shows that many pills that are

sold as XTC pills are really not XTC at all. They don't contain MDMA. It contains MDEA (Eve) or other

substances(e.g. cocaine) with even bigger risks. And also the dose is often very different.

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MDEA has a shorter duration: 3-5 hours and therefore looks more for speed. So, A user a well take a second or even a third MDEA pill, and thus is taking a great risk.

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A person who uses XTC or any other stimulant experiences no fatigue, and can dance for hours. When it is hot and humid and the user doesn't drink enough water or soft drinks, the body can get overheated and dehydrate, resulting infailure of certain muscles and organs such as kidneys.

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XTC users turn out to be more sensitive to flu, cold and laryngitis; female users are more susceptible to bladder infection or infections of the urinary tract.

Long-term use can cause depression, fear, panic reactions, sleeping problems and impotence.

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People with asthma, a weak heart, high blood pressure, diabetes or epilepsy should definitely not use XTC. It can intensify depression, panic attacks and psychosis.

XTC combined with other substances like alcohol and medicines is very risky.

Some people are more sensitive to MDMA.So, sometimes…..

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On July 23, 2011 AMY Winehouse died from a mix of ecstasy and alcohol. At the of 27.

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Is XTC Addictive ? mental or physical

dependence ? XTC has no withdrawal

effects, but gradually a higher dose is required to reach the same effects (no physical dependence).

Mental dependence is possible with XTC users.

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Dealing with Someone Using XTC If you go to discos and house parties,

you may get in contact with XTC users. When a user feels uncomfortable or

unwell after using XTC it is important that the user doesn't panic.

Try to calm the user down in a cool and quiet room. A high temperature and an irregular heartbeat are obvious alarming symptoms.

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Is there a Treatment ?

There are currently no pharmacological treatments for dependence on MDMA.

Drug abuse recovery supportgroups may be effective in combination with behavioralinterventions to support long-term, drug-free recovery.

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conclusion Ecstasy is MDMA. Under amphetamine class of drugs. Illegal. gives a feeling of happiness and energy. Used in clubs. Releases serotonin. Can cause Organ failure. If mixed with alcohol can lead to death. psychological dependence (alcohol addiction, like

Ecstasy addiction) Some people can abuse drugs, but not become addicted.

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