Ecstasy Ecstasy is in the stimulant drug category, but contains hallucinogenic properties. Teenage Problems. May 12, 2011.

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Ecstasy Ecstasy is in the stimulant drug category, but contains hallucinogenic properties. Teenage Problems. May 12, 2011.

Ecstasy is also known as: “MDMA” “Entactogens” “Extasy” “Extacy” “Club drugs” “Stimulants” “Go” Online Image. The Fresh Scent. May 12, 2011 <cc

Ecstasy can also be called: “Thizz” “E” “XTC” “X” “Beans” “Adam(s)” “Hug/ Love Drug” “Disco Biscuit” Online Image. Ecstasy Effects. No date. May 15, 2011.

Origin and Description of the Drug What is ecstasy? Is a mood elevator Where does this drug come from? Ecstasy was first invented/ produced in 1913 by a German company as an appetite suppressant. Where and how is it produced or grown? Ecstasy is manufactured by humans (man made). Ecstasy in the UK. Ecstasy. May 12, 2011.

Appearance Ecstasy is available ◦ Tablet form ◦ Capsule form How does this drug enter the body? ◦ Enters orally Capsule Drug War Chronicle. May 12, Tablet Online Image. ECSTASY FOREVER. No date. May 15, 2011.

Drug Category Drug Categories: ◦ Stimulants ◦ Hallucinogens What do these drugs have in common? Stimulant ◦ People feel good and happy. ◦ They feel excited. ◦ This usually ends with a crash. Hallucinogens ◦ Change in emotions. ◦ This can be from good to bad. ◦ Hallucinogens can be either stimulants or depressants. Matson, Andrew. Ecstasy: Never done it, not gonna start. May 12, 2011.

Short term and immediate effects minutes after taking drug:  Rush of exhilaration  Nausea minutes after:  Feelings peak like:  empathy  emotional warmth  self understanding  acceptance Online Image. Other Resources. No date. May 15, 2011.

More short term effects Ecstasy from the black market varies in strength and can contain other drugs ◦ Releases the brain chemical serotonin, which elevates mood. Anti-depressant (short term) ◦ Wears off after 3-5 hours. Berman, Judy. "Ecstasy in Pop Culture: A Highly Subjective Timeline." Online Image. FlavorWire. Wednesday Feb 16, May 15, 2011.

Long term effects Long term effects "California Drug Treatment." Online Image. No date. May 15, 2011.

Medical usage Medical usage Therapeutic tool Treatments of depression from qualified physician Using serotonin (brain chemical) to treat neurological issues Treatment for post traumatic stress disorder Online Image. United Care Family Medical Center. No date. May 15, 2011.

Legality Was legal prior to 1985 Illegal as of 1985 Jail and prison can result in usage "Gov. Don Siegleman is a free man now, so where will Karl Rove retire to?." Online Image. WHITE NOISE INSANITY. No date. May 15, 2011.

Statistical Information In 2001, 76 people died from using Ecstasy. Ecstasy related deaths are caused by ◦ heat stroke ◦ water intoxication ◦ heart issues. ◦ The death rate is 2 out of 100,000 people {smoking is 400 out of 100,000 people} Ecstasy usage grew in the late 90s. In 2002 through 2004, Ecstasy usage decreased "Statistics." Online Image. TheDEA.org. No date. May 15, 2011.

Where to go for help Call: Check the web: Visit this website: sy-Addiction-Treatments/Connecticut/index.html "Addiction Treatment and Ecstasy Rehab Guide." Online Image. Rehab International. No date. May 15, 2011.

Citations A Non-Profit Drug & Alcohol Rehab Referral & Placement Service. Drug-rehab.org. May 9, Addiction Rehabilitation Resources. Drug Facts and Drug Statistics. May 12, 2011 < "Addiction Treatment and Ecstasy Rehab Guide." Online Image. Rehab International. No date. May 15, "California Drug Treatment." Online Image. No date. May 15, Drug Facts/ Ecstasy. May 5, Drug War Chronicle. May 12, Ecstasy. Ecstasy-The Site.org. May 9, Ecstasy. Ecstasy. May 10, White, Cassie. "Ecstasy impurity leads to designer drug rise." Online Image. ABC News. Mon May 9, May 15, Berman, Judy. "Ecstasy in Pop Culture: A Highly Subjective Timeline." Online Image. FlavorWire. Wednesday Feb 16, May 15, Online Image. Ecstasy Effects. No date. May 15, 2011.

Citations Continued Ecstasy in the UK. Ecstasy. May 12, Ecstasy information. dancesafe.org. May 4, May 5, Matson, Andrew. Ecstasy: Never done it, not gonna start. May 12, "Gov. Don Siegleman is a free man now, so where will Karl Rove retire to?." Online Image. WHITE NOISE INSANITY. No date. May 15, MDMA (Ecstasy) - InfoFacts. NIDA. May 5, May 6, Online Image. ECSTASY FOREVER. No date. May 15, Online Image. Other Resources. No date. May 15, Online Image. United Care Family Medical Center. No date. May 15, Dolan, Eric W. "Recreational Use of Ecstasy Does Not Cause Long-Term Increase in Aggressive Behavior." Online Image. PSYPOST. Wednesday, July 14th, May 15, "Statistics." Online Image. TheDEA.org. No date. May 15, Teenage Problems. May 12, Online Image. The Fresh Scent. May 12, 2011 <cc