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Ecstasy

Ecstasy. Erica Richards Kristine Lake. What is Ecstasy?. Ecstasy Schedule I drug A stimulant A hallucinogenic Has mood-improving qualities Can be a physically addictive drug for some but not for others Ecstasy is an MDMA Methylenedioxymethamphetamine

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Ecstasy

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  1. Ecstasy Erica Richards Kristine Lake

  2. What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy Schedule I drug A stimulant A hallucinogenic Has mood-improving qualities Can be a physically addictive drug for some but not for others Ecstasy is an MDMA Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Originally developed as a diet aid and a psychiatric tool

  3. How is Ecstasy taken? Taken in pill form Branded with Playboy bunnies, Nike swoosh, etc. Street names Adam E Roll X XTC Hugs Beans Love Drug Normal dosage is around 100-150 mgs

  4. Who is at risk? Anyone ages 12 and older In 2004, an estimated 450,000 people in the U.S. age 12 and older used MDMA in the past 30 days. Adolescents who drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes Adults who use other illegal drugs Teenagers in general College students Basically, Anyone is at risk if you put yourself into the wrong situations.

  5. Signs & Symptoms Short-term effects: Heatstroke (hyperthermia) Nausea Muscle tension Blurred vision Faintness Chills Sweating Teeth clenching Day-after depression

  6. Signs & Symptoms Long-term effects: Serotonin levels drop below normal, which impairs brain’s ability to learn, retain info, and regulate mood Serotonin receptors (release serotonin into brain) shrink from over usage Serotonin receptors can be restored after no use of ecstasy, but people who have not used ecstasy at all have more functioning receptors Negative effects on memory and brain function (even after use is stopped) One study found that women are more vulnerable to damage of serotonin system

  7. Dangers Pills you buy may not even be ecstasy at all MDMA purchased on the street often is laced with other drugs like cocaine, heroine, PCP, or toxic chemicals In one study….. 19 out of 33 pills (58%) contained less than 25% MDMA Only 5 pills (15%) contained more than 75% MDMA

  8. More Dangers Releases norepinephrine (increases heart rate) Dehydration – can lead to liver and kidney failure Engage in more risky behaviors: Binge drinking Use of other drugs Multiple sexual partners Emotional reactions: Confusion Depression Sleep problems Drug craving Severe anxiety Paranoia

  9. Where you can get it? Clubs Raves Private Homes High Schools College Dorms Shopping Malls

  10. Prevention Create positive relationships Talk about it with students Be observant Don’t ignore the signs Know the facts

  11. Resources http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofacts/ecstasy.html http://www.dancesafe.org/documents/druginfo/ecstasy.php http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Ecstasy# http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/atod/od_ecstasy.htm#2

  12. Quiz Time!

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