Ecstasy MDMA

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Ecstasy (MDMA)

• X, XTC, Love drug, E
• Synthetic Stimulant, Designer Drug
• Originally used by DR.s to facilitate
  psychotherapy
• Raves
• Primarily manufactured in Belgium and the
  Netherlands
• High lasts 4-6 hours
• Usually taken in pill form

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Effects of Ecstasy

• Sweating, chills Muscle tension
• Involuntary teeth clenching
• Nausea
• Increase heart rate
• Long term
• Damages parts of brain used for thought and memory

• Temporary Euphoria (Love everyone)
• Blurred vision
• Feeling faint
• Tremors
• REM

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Risks of Ecstasy

• Dehydration
• Water coma
• OD particularly with added adulterants or
  substitute drugs
• Hyperthermia
• Kidney failure
• Heightened risk for those w/ heart disease or
  circulatory problems
• Death heightened risk at raves
• Crowded
• Dancing all night
• Over- heated