Ecstasy (MDMA) Ryan Logan-Magnusson

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy Street Names E X E-Tarts Hug Drug Brand Names Mitsubishis Blue Nikes Pokemons X-Files Chemical Name 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine

History German pharmaceutical company first synthesized MDMA in 1912 appetite suppressant Rediscovered by U.S. therapists in late 1970’s utilize it in psychotherapy and marriage counseling. popular in the U.S. late 1980's “raves” - large dance parties with throbbing electronic music and pulsating lights Illegal in 1988, categorized as a Schedule I drug

“a category of drugs not considered legitimate for medical use” Schedule I Medical dictionary definition : “a category of drugs not considered legitimate for medical use”

Actions properties of stimulants and hallucinogens heightened feelings of well-being and sociability increased sensitivity to sensory input

Increased blood pressure Effects Physiological Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Muscle tension Teeth clenching Chills/sweating Psychological Hallucinations Euphoria Paranoia

Potential Side Effects Short Term Muscle tension Anxiety Dehydration Increased body temperature (up to 108 degrees) Long Term Sleep problems Drug craving Depletion of memory Death *pop star Britney Spears

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