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The Impact of Ecstasy on the Brain By Joyce Tse Sociology Major UC Santa Barbara

Topics for Discussion What is Ecstasy? What is serotonin? Normal brain functions Ecstasy influenced brain functions Short-term side effects Long-term side effects

Importance of the Research Allows medical personnel to make educated decisions about treatment. Teaches us more about the brain and its functions. Allows the public to consider short-term and long-term risks of taking the drug.

What is Ecstasy? Works similar to anti- depressant drugs (Paxil and Prozac). Average dose is mg, taken in pill form. Induces feelings of energy, empathy, euphoria, and heightened sensitivity to touch. Figure 1. Different brands of Ecstasy pills [Erowid, 2000].

Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that regulates… emotion sleep memory pain appetite higher order cognitive processes *Higher levels of serotonin leads to more positive feelings.

Normal Brain Functions Neurons conduct electrochemical impulses (signal) that trigger the release of serotonin. Serotonin is released into the synapse. Some serotonin is absorbed by the adjacent neuron. Some is reabsorbed by the neuron which released it. Figure 2. Normal release and reuptake process [Cloud, 2000].

Ecstasy Influenced Brain Functions No signal is needed to trigger a release of serotonin. All storages of serotonin are released at once - the synapse if flooded. No reuptake occurs-adjacent neurons absorb all serotonin. Similar to the functioning of SSRIs (anti-depressants): release with no reuptaking. Figure 3. Ecstasy induced release with no reuptake [Cloud, 2000].

Short-term side effects Most commonly documented: Overheating (up to 110F) Dehydration –Extreme opposite: hyponatraemia Depression Additional possible side effects: Nausea Panic or Anxiety Teeth-grinding Muscle-cramping Headache Paranoia and hallucinations Irrational behavior (even violence) Convulsions, heart attack, or death

Long-term side effects Damage to Axons –Grow back abnormally and can no longer send messages to far reaches of the brain. Behavioral Changes in… –Memory –Attention span –Possible increased impulsiveness Figure 4. Comparison drawing of a normal nerve, damaged nerve, and a damaged nerve after recovery [Cloud, 2000].

Conclusions Numerous short-term and long-term side effects occur when taking Ecstasy. Lacing or substitution in pills make it difficult to predict which effects may occur. Further studies must be conducted to understand the lasting effects the drugs has on the mind and body.