Ecstasy

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Ecstasy
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Overview

• The facts about Ecstasy
• Why people choose to use it
• How it Works
• Short and Long Term Effects

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What is Ecstasy?

• Synthetic
• Stimulant
• Really, what is it?

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Why People Use Ecstasy?

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Social Influences
Friends Family
Environment Media
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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

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What We Know

• Ecstasy has both short term and long term effects
  on...
• Emotions and Experiences
• Brain

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Fred
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Serotonin Neuron

• Ecstasy
• Serotonin

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Serotonin

• Mood and Emotions
• Aggression
• Sleep
• Appetite
• Anxiety
• Memory
• Perceptions

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Short Term Effects
More trusting Increased empathy Mildly intoxicating
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Short Term Effects

• Dry mouth
• Increased heart rate

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Long Term Effects I

• Depression
• Sleep disruption
• Irritability
• Paranoia and panic attacks

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Long Term Effects

• Depression
• Lack of coordination
• Tremors
• Liver damage
• Heart attacks
• Tolerance Addiction

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Brain Changes
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Nonuser Serotonin Levels User
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