Ecstasy
(MDMA, Molly, XTC)
What is Ecstasy?
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAr7ThsYew>
How is Ecstasy Used in Medicine?
How Does Ecstasy React With Other Substances?
How is Ecstasy Administered?
What Are The Physical and Psychological Effects?
-muscles to tense
-increase in blood pressure and heart rate
-nausea
-blurry vision
-increased body temperature
-chills or sweating
-faintness
(NIDA for Teens)
Effects: Short Term VS. Long Term
-increases serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels
-people often become very alert and hyper
-increase in "emotional closeness and empathy"
-can lead to confusion, depression, anxiety and problems with memory and attention in the long term
(NIDA for Teens)
What is the Tolerance/Withdrawal/Overdose of Ecstasy?
-when tested on rodents, ecstasy had a l/d 50 of 100-300 mg/kg
-l/d 50 is the amount of a substance it takes to kill 50% of a population
(NIDA for Teens)
Laws and Social Concerns
Support Systems for Addicted Individuals
Some Support Places include-
-Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator; http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
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Works Cited
Carey, Benedict. "A 'Party Drug' May Help the Brain Cope With Trauma." New York Times 19 Nov. 2012: n. pag. Print.
"Controlled Substance Schedule." Office of Diversion Control. U.S Department of Justice, 2016. Web. 27 Mar. 2016. <http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/>.
Dilger, Avani, ed. "What is Ecstasy." Teen Health and Wellness. Rosen, June 2015. Web. 23 Mar. 2016. <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/147?search=ecstasy>.
Dilger, Avani G., ed. "The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol." Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers. N.p., June 2015. Web. 27 Mar. 2016. <http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/278/2?search=ecstasy>.
Hernandez, Martha. "How Ecstasy Affects the Body." Penn State University. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr. 2016. <https://sites.psu.edu/siowfa13/tag/mdma/>.
"Hidden Dangers of The Party Drug Molly." CNN. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr. 2016. <http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/22/health/9-things-molly-drug/>.
"MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy for the Treatment of PTSD." Meta Science News. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr. 2016. <http://news.meta.com/2015/07/20/mdma-assisted-psychotherapy-for-the-treatment-of-ptsd/>.
"Print MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly)." NIDA for teens. National Inststitute on Drug Abuse, 10 Mar. 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016. <http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/mdma-ecstasy-or-molly>.
Your Brain on MDMA. ASAP Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr. 2016. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAr7ThsYew>.