Ecstasy/ MDMA

Ecstasy is the street name used for drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is a psychotic drug with effects similar to those in the hallucinogen classification. MDMA is the acronym for the longer scientific name. The primary effects of this drug are on the brain on the neurons that produce serotonin. Serotonin is very important in regulating moods, aggression, sexual activity, sleep and the sensitivity that a person has to pain.

This drug is one of the club drugs that teenagers and young people use at parties. This is because the drug produces a euphoric effect allowing them to party longer and harder. One example of taking this drug is that it allows you to dance for an extraordinary length of time.

The street name of the drug, ecstasy, comes from its ability to produce a feeling of intense joy. It lowers one’s inhibitions and brings about a deep feeling of relaxation, while at the same time increasing the energy level. Some of the effects that people have reported after using this drug include nausea, headache, blurred vision and jaw clenching.

There are many harmful effects in using ecstasy/MDMA on the mind and the body. Tests performed on users and non-users show that those who use this drug display a decrease in their cognitive abilities. When used in high doses, this drug has dramatic effects on the body’s normal temperature. It can lead to a sharp increase in temperature, which in turn leads to kidney and liver damage and heart attack.

Use of ecstasy/MDMA can bring about a breakdown in the body’s metabolism and repeated usage can cause harmful levels in a short period of time. Some of the psychological effects of using this drug include depression, sleep problems and anxiety. They do not necessarily occur as the effect of the drug is wearing off and can occur weeks or months later.