MDMA (methylenedioxy methamphetamine) A synthetic, psychoactive
drug that has similarities to both the stimulant amphetamine and
the hallucinogen mescaline.
Chronic use When people use Ecstasy repeatedly or long term,
there may be changes in their brain chemistry that suggest that the
serotonin neurons are damaged. One major clue is that serotonin
itself and its metabolites (remind students that serotonin that is
taken back up into the terminal is metabolized by enzymes) are
diminished in the brains of animals treated with ecstasy. Moreover,
the best evidence that we have so far is that even seven years
after a brief exposure to ecstasy, serotonin levels in monkey
brains have not fully returned to normal. This is described in the
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How Is MDMA Abused? MDMA is taken orally, usually as a capsule
or tablet
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molecular The popular term Molly (slang for molecular) refers
to the pure crystalline powder form of MDMA, usually sold in
capsules. The drugs effects last approximately 3 to 6 hours,
although it is not uncommon for users to take a second dose of the
drug as the effects of the first dose begin to fade.
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Chronic use On rare but unpredictable occasions, this can lead
to a sharp increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), which can
result in liver, kidney, or cardiovascular system failure or even
death.
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What does MDMA do to the brain? MDMA affects the brain by
increasing the activity of at least three neurotransmitters
serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
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Serotonin release Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays an
important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, pain, appetite,
and other behaviors.
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History Since the early 1990s MDMAhas become prominent among
the new club drugs especially popular at dance clubs and all night
rave parties.
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Rave A large party featuring performances by DJs occasionally
live performers playing electronic music . Speaking to ravers it is
a party that is based on the drug MDMA.
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Different names E, XTC, X, Essence, Clarity, Adam
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Health effects Ability to make decision is impaired Ability to
be social increases. After the drug takes place you will be
stressed out and may feel anxiety for the next couple of hours.
High increase in water intake
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Price MDMA can range from 5 dollars a pill to around 85
dollars. Higher Price means for Higher quality
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There are many names Names examples are Superman Blue diamonds
Purple dolphins Red power pill Green twitters Flying super
marios
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brain damage Brain damage can occur because of dehydration.
When you are using ecstasy make sure to stay hydrated or you can
damage your brain cells.
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The difference Molly and ecstasy are different forms of the
drug MDMA Molly is a pure form of MDMA without the meth
Chemicals.
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Ecstasy Ecstasy gives you the feeling of euphoria and releases
dopamine in the brain which give that warm tingling feeling, and
causes users to sweat.
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Life-threatening effects after multiple doses or "stacking"
Some people take multiple doses of ecstasy in one night
("stacking"). This might be due to the reinforcing effect of the
drug wearing off over time. Often, if something feels good, one
wants to do it again! Unfortunately, increased doses also increase
the adverse effects, and some of these can become life-threatening.
For example, repeated doses or a high dose of ecstasy can cause
heat injury due to hyperthermia, hypertension (high blood
pressure), cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart beat), muscle
breakdown and renal failure due to salt and fluid depletion.
Indicate that these dangerous effects can be produced by ecstasy
acting in the brain. Again, the hypothalamus is very important,
because it regulates heart rate and blood pressure, fluid retention
and kidney function and, of course, body temperature. If the body
temperature gets too high, it can cause brain damage or even kill a
person.
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In conclusion MDMA isnt for everyone and before you decide to
take any drug make sure that you know your limits. In some cases
there have been incidents in the rave scene where there is
overdosing.
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