Ecstasy
Teenage Problems. May 12,
2011 <http://www.drsobhe.com/ecstasy.html>.
Ecstasy is in the stimulant drug
category, but contains
hallucinogenic properties.
Ecstasy is also known as:
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“MDMA”
“Entactogens”
“Extasy”
“Extacy”
“Club drugs”
“Stimulants”
“Go”
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Ecstasy can also be called:
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Online Image. Ecstasy Effects. No date. May 15,
2011 <ecstasyeffects.org>.
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“Thizz”
“E”
“XTC”
“X”
“Beans”
“Adam(s)”
“Hug/ Love Drug”
“Disco Biscuit”
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 <http://www.hedweb.com/funpages/ecstasy.htm>.
Appearance
Tablet
Drug War Chronicle. May 12,
2011 <http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle-old/447/full.shtml>.
Capsule
Online Image. ECSTASY FOREVER. No date. May 15,
2011 <ecstasy.org.uk>.
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Ecstasy is
available
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Tablet form
Capsule form
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How does this
drug enter the
body?
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Enters orally
Drug Category
Drug Categories:
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Stimulants
Hallucinogens
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What do these drugs
have in common?
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Stimulant
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People feel good and happy.
They feel excited.
This usually ends with a crash.
Hallucinogens
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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 <http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/matsononmu
sic/2009842021_ecstasy_never_done_it_not_gonn.html>.
Short term and immediate effects
20-40 minutes after taking
drug:
Rush of exhilaration
Nausea
60-90 minutes after:
Feelings peak like:
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empathy
emotional warmth
self understanding
acceptance
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Resources. No date. May 15,
2011 <http://www.confidentkids.c
om/other_resources.htm>.
More short term effects
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Ecstasy from the
black market
varies in strength
and can contain
other drugs
◦ Releases the brain
chemical serotonin,
which elevates mood.
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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,
2011. May 15, 2011 <http://flavorwire.com/152233/ecstasy-inpop-culture-a-highly-subjective-timeline>.
Long term effects
"California Drug Treatment." Online Image. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://www.california-drug-treatment.com/>.
Medical usage
Therapeutic tool
Treatments of
depression from
qualified physician
 Using serotonin (brain
chemical) to treat
neurological issues
 Treatment for post
traumatic stress
disorder
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Online Image. United Care Family Medical Center. No
date. May 15,
2011 <http://unitedcaremedical.com/services.shtml>.
Legality
Was legal prior to
1985
 Illegal as of 1985
 Jail and prison can
result in usage
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"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 <
http://whitenoiseinsanity.com/2008/03/29/gov-don-siegleman-isa-free-man-now-so-where-will-karl-rove-retire-to/>.
Statistical Information
In 2001, 76 people died
from using Ecstasy.
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caused by
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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
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"Statistics ." Online Image. TheDEA.org. No date. May 15,
2011 <D:\TheDEA_org Ecstasy Statistics.mht>.
Where to go for help
Call:877-899-7268
Check the web:
http://www.drug-rehab.org/drug-statistics.php
Visit this website:
http://www.edrugrehabs.com/SubstanceAbuse/Ecsta
sy-Addiction-Treatments/Connecticut/index.html
"Addiction Treatment and Ecstasy Rehab Guide." Online Image. Rehab International. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://rehabinternational.org/ecstasy-rehab-guide>.
Citations
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A Non-Profit Drug & Alcohol Rehab Referral & Placement Service . Drug-rehab.org. May 9,
2011 <http://www.drug-rehab.org/drug-statistics.php>.
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Addiction Rehabilitation Resources. Drug Facts and Drug Statistics. May 12, 2011 <
http://www.holisticdrugrehab.biz/drugfacts.html
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"Addiction Treatment and Ecstasy Rehab Guide." Online Image. Rehab International. No date. May 15,
2011 <http://rehab-international.org/ecstasy-rehab-guide>.
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"California Drug Treatment." Online Image. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://www.california-drugtreatment.com/>.
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Drug Facts/ Ecstasy. May 5, 2011 <http://abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugsecstasy>.
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Drug War Chronicle. May 12, 2011 <http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle-old/447/full.shtml>.
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Ecstasy. Ecstasy-The Site.org. May 9,
2011 <http://www.thesite.org/drinkanddrugs/drugsafety/drugsatoz/ecstasy>.
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Ecstasy. Ecstasy. May 10, 2011 <http://www.essortment.com/ecstasy-16049.html>.
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White , Cassie. "Ecstasy impurity leads to designer drug rise." Online Image.ABC News. Mon May 9, 2011 . May
15, 2011 <http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/09/3211744.htm>.
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Berman , Judy . "Ecstasy in Pop Culture: A Highly Subjective Timeline." Online Image. FlavorWire. Wednesday
Feb 16, 2011. May 15, 2011 <http://flavorwire.com/152233/ecstasy-in-pop-culture-a-highly-subjective-timeline>.
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Ecstasy in the UK. Ecstasy. May 12, 2011 <http://www.hedweb.com/funpages/ecstasy.htm>.
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Ecstasy information. dancesafe.org. May 4, 2011- May 5, 2011 <http://dancesafe.org/drug-information/ecstacy>.
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Matson,Andrew. Ecstasy: Never done it, not gonna start. May 12,
2011 <http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/matsononmusic/2009842021_ecstasy_never_done_it_not_gonn.h
tml>.
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"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 < http://whitenoiseinsanity.com/2008/03/29/gov-don-siegleman-is-a-freeman-now-so-where-will-karl-rove-retire-to/>.
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MDMA (Ecstasy) - InfoFacts. NIDA. May 5, 2011 - May 6,
2011 <http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/ecstasy.html>.
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Online Image. United Care Family Medical Center. No date. May 15,
2011 <http://unitedcaremedical.com/services.shtml>.
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Dolan, Eric W. "Recreational Use of Ecstasy Does Not Cause Long-Term Increase in Aggressive Behavior
." Online Image. PSYPOST.Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 . May 15, 2011 <D:\Recreational Use of Ecstasy Does Not
Cause Long-Term Increase in Aggressive Behavior PsyPost.mht>.
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"Statistics ." Online Image.TheDEA.org. No date. May 15, 2011 <D:\TheDEA_org Ecstasy Statistics.mht>.
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