Ecstasy or MDMA is a man-made stimulant type drug. It makes a person feel like everyone is their friend. It is sometimes called the “club drug”.

Others names used for Ecstasy include: E, X, XTC, beans, hug, lover’s drug, etc.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse 2012 survey the percentage of teens that have tried Ecstasy from 2001 to 2012 has decreased:

  • Among 8th graders from 5.2% to 2.0%
  • Among 10th graders from 8.0% to 5.0%
  • Among 12th graders from 11.7% to 7.2%

 

One dose (pill) of Ecstasy lasts from 3 to 6 hours.

Short term effects of Ecstasy use:

  • Blurred vision
  • Distorted perception
  • False sense of confidence
  • Inability to make fast decisions
  • Feel very alert
  • Increased enjoyment from touching
  • Sharp increase in body temperature
  • Inability to regulate body temperature
  • Nausea
  • Feel faint or dizzy
  • Jaw clenching
  • Heatstroke – primary cause of death from Ecstasy
  • Dry mouth
  • Blood pressure increase
  • Loss of sense of time
  • Increased heart rate
  • Liver, kidney and cardiovascular system failure
  • Headache
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Memory problems
  • Death

 

Long term effects of Ecstasy use:

  • Dramatic increase in heart rate
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dehydration can lead to liver and kidney failure.
  • Confusion
  • Depletes the amount of serotonin in the brain
  • Blocks the uptake of serotonin in the brain
  • Depression
  • Sleep problems
  • Drug craving
  • Severe anxiety
  • Memory problems
  • Brain damage (relative to the frequency and amount used)

 

Ecstasy like most stimulant drugs can be addicting. About 60% of people who stop using Ecstasy report having withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms include:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Depression
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Fatigue

 

Drug use and abuse cannot be ignored.

Triumph Youth Services treats a variety of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction issues in adolescents. Their professional staff have years of experience working with troubled youth.

They offer a small, highly structured family-type environment for youth. This family-like community promotes a social environment that takes on both therapeutic and healing properties instead of maintaining negative behaviors.

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Reference:
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/ecstasy-mdma
http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resources/substances/ecstasy/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm