Methylene-dioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)
A Deadly High The History Of Ecstasy First created in Germany in 1914
First extensive use in the U.S. was in the 1960s 1985: Ecstasy put on the list of illegal drugs in the U.S. Controversy over legality of E lead to the spread of E use. Common Names for Ecstasy
MDMA E Adam X Love Doves Cloud Nine Who Uses Ecstasy? Primarily used by teenagers
12% of high school students have tried E Very common among the Rave scene Also used among adults ChemistryC11H15NO2 Molecular Weight: Melting Point: C Chemical Name : 3,4 methylenedioxy-methamphetamine How Ecstasy Affects the Brain
Ecstasy causes large amounts of serotonin to be released in the brain. The serotonin in turn cause feeling of extreme happiness, both stimulating and relaxing the body View The Release of Serotonin Detrimental Effects of Ecstasy
Short Term increased heart rate increased blood pressure increased confidence sweating and nausea anxiety Long Term short-term memory loss lowered serotonin levels small holes in the brain liquifying of the spine Different Forms of Ecstasy
Pills (Pure MDMA) Pills (MDMA combined with other drugs) Ecstasy Cigarettes Interesting Facts About Ecstasy
The harmful side effects have been known since 1941 Costs $0.22 to make one pill, but that same pill sells for around $20.00 Most deaths from ecstasy are a result of thin blood caused from drinking too much water More than half of ecstasy users have had at least one bad experience