Ecstasy.
Not Even Once
What is MDMA/Ecstasy?
MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine/ Ecstasy) is called different things everywhere. Some common street names are "Love Drug", "Roll" or "Scooby snacks". They are called these things because they are used to do things you wouldn't normally do, like getting out of your comfort zone, much like alcohol. Ecstasy is usually found and traded in pill form, lots of the time with tiny smiley faces on them.
How is Ecstasy used?
Ecstasy is very commonly used in the form of a pill. Ecstasy is unusually but still possibly taken through the form of a ground up, white powder.
How is Ecstasy supposed to make you feel?
MDMA is supposed to make you feel uplifted, and full of energy. In a lot of cases, Ecstasy is called the "Dancing Drug" because it makes people want to dance. Ecstasy is used at many parties to get people to go out of their comfort zone and show off to people.
How long does the Effects of Ecstasy last?
If you were to take the Ecstasy pill orally, it takes about 20 minutes to a half an hour to kick in. At about an hour and a half, the Ecstasy is at its peak and at full effect. It takes approximately 24 hours for all of the effects of Ecstasy to wear off.
How much is too much Ecstasy?
It takes about 1.5-1.8 mg of MDMA to overdose. Overdosing can cause long term severe damage to the brain.
What are the long term effects of Ecstasy?
Ecstasy can lead to many health issues in the future post using. A few of these issues include:
-Rapid Heartbeat
-Confusion, Depression and severe anxiety
-dehydration
-blurred vision and chills
-Muscle tension and Stress
All of this can be avoided if you and your friends and family stay away from illegal drug use, Including Ecstasy. MDMA is not as glamorous as social media makes it. To get help, visit Partnershipfordrugfreekids.org to find out more information.