By: Donna Thompson

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Ecstasy, is it really?

• By Donna Thompson
• Ninth Grade Health Lesson

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Is it really?
Ecstasy

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What is ecstasy?
Its street names are X, E, XTC, Adam, Beans and
Doves
Its scientific name is methylenedioxymethamphetam
ine
Ecstasy Pills are made from both stimulant
and hallucinogenic products
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Why do people take ecstasy?
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Pleasurable Effects
High energy levels that can be sustained for
hours
Relaxed upbeat mood and feelings
Increased sensitivity to others
Reduced anxiety
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What are the consequences?
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Depression
Teeth clenching
Hallucinations

• Confusion

Blurred Vision
Brain damage
Consequences
Paranoia
Anxiety
Acne like rash
Nausea
Sleep problems
Aggression
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Are the pleasures worth the consequences?
The answer Is
NO
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Credits

• Cool-jokes.com
• www.drugabuse.gov, Natl Institute on
• Drug Abuse (last updated December 13,2002)
• www.ecstasy-effects.com (last updated
• September 29, 2002)
• www.jokemail.com
• www.notodrugs-yestolife.com