1. By: Donna Thompson Ninth Grade Health Lesson

2. Is it really?

3. What is ecstasy? It’s street names are X, E, XTC, Adam, Beans and Doves It’s scientific name is methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy Pills are made from both stimulant and hallucinogenic products

4. Why do people take ecstasy?

5. R e l a x e d u p b e a t m o o d a n d f e e l i n g s Reduced anxiety Increased sensitivity to others High energy levels that can be sustained for hours

6. What are the consequences?

7. Depression Confusion Sleep problems Anxiety Teeth clenching Blurred Vision Acne like rash Brain damage Paranoia Nausea Aggression

8. Are the pleasures worth the consequences? The answer Is … NO

9. Credits Cool-jokes.com www.drugabuse.gov, Nat’l Institute onwww.drugabuse.gov Drug Abuse (last updated December 13,2002) www.ecstasy-effects.com (last updatedwww.ecstasy-effects.com September 29, 2002) www.jokemail.com www.notodrugs-yestolife.com