Ecstasy and its effects
Drugs are a rising problem with today's teens. "New" and "hip" drugs are especially on the rise. One of these up and coming substances is Ecstasy. Properly known as MDMA (methyldioxymethamphetamine), Ecstasy is most commonly used at dance clubs, raves, and atmospheres where there are a lot of people and loud music. Ecstasy is often referred to as, "E", "X", and "rolls". In this paper, I will show what can be found in ecstasy, the effects, reasons for use, and also provide several stories of people who use it, and why they choose to do so. Furthermore, I will answer the question: "Is ecstasy addictive, and how?" Many people often wonder what truly is in ecstasy. As I stated earlier, in its pure form, ecstasy is known as MDMA, or methyldioxymethamphetamine. This is what buyers hope to get when purchasing a roll of "e". However, because of costs and the high demand for this drug, many dealers find it economically feasible and beneficial to mix in other drugs with MDMA. Thus, other drugs and substances can be found in any given ecstasy pill. The most common drugs found in ecstasy are MDEA and MDA. These are similar to MDMA, but have different effects on the user. MDEA lasts a shorter time, while MDA lasts longer, and h
During my research, I found that most of the experiences reported were pretty similar in their content. Most people were overwhelmed by how good they felt, how much energy they had for such a long period of time, and how in touch they were with themselves and others around them. I did however come across several articles that really caught my attention. The first involves a man telling of his decision to do ecstasy with his daughter, as a bonding experience. He tells of all the details, and how much they opened the communication gates in this personal account of the evening and the events that followed after: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.Insel, T. R. et al. (1989): 3,4 methylenedioxymetham-phetamine selectively destroys brain serotonin terminals in rhesus monkeys. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 249, 713 -p; 720. The rabbi had positive views about youth drug use. "Traditional religions have lost the ability to provide their followers with mystical experiences. Instead, young people are far more likely to have such experiences while on LSD or Ecstasy." 10.Molliver, M. E., mamounas, L.A. and M. A. Wilson (1989) Effects of neurotoxic amphetamines on serotonergic neurons: immunocytochemical studies In: Pharmacology and Toxicology of Amphetamine and Related Designer Drugs, ED.s K. Asghar, E De souza, NIDA Research Monograph 94, Maryland, . pp270-304. Most religious leaders are strongly opposed to the use of drugs, preaching that they can be misleading or damage the psyche, destroying the benefits of years of meditation or prayer. However, besides the Benedictine I also interviewed a rabbi and two monks from different Zen disciplines who believe that Ecstasy is a valid tool for teaching and mystical experience. All four have written religious works, three teach their religion and two are abbots, but none has revealed their use of Ecstasy in public. 5.Schmidt, C. J.. (1989) Acute and long-term neurochemical effects of methylenedioxymeth-amphetamine in the rat In: Ecstasy: the clinical, pharmacological and neurotoxicological effects of the drug MDMA. (Ed. S.J. Peroutka)., Kluwer Academic Publishers, Massachusetts, pp179-195
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