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Ecstasy

Ecstasy. Ecstasy is in the stimulant drug category, but contains hallucinogenic properties. Teenage Problems . May 12, 2011 <http://www.drsobhe.com/ecstasy.html>. . Ecstasy is also known as:. “MDMA” “Entactogens” “Extasy” “Extacy” “Club drugs” “Stimulants” “Go”.

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Ecstasy

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  1. Ecstasy Ecstasy is in the stimulant drug category, but contains hallucinogenic properties. Teenage Problems. May 12, 2011 <http://www.drsobhe.com/ecstasy.html>. 

  2. Ecstasy is also known as: • “MDMA” • “Entactogens” • “Extasy” • “Extacy” • “Club drugs” • “Stimulants” • “Go” Online Image. The Fresh Scent. May 12, 2011 <cc

  3. Ecstasy can also be called: • “Thizz” • “E” • “XTC” • “X” • “Beans” • “Adam(s)” • “Hug/ Love Drug” • “Disco Biscuit” Online Image. Ecstasy Effects. No date. May 15, 2011 <ecstasyeffects.org>. 

  4. Origin and Description of the Drug What is ecstasy? Is a mood elevator Where does this drug come from? Ecstasy wasfirst 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>. 

  5. Appearance • Ecstasy is available • Tablet form • Capsule form • How does this drug enter the body? • Enters orally 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>. 

  6. Drug Category • Drug Categories: • Stimulants • Hallucinogens • What do these drugs have in common? • Stimulant • People feel good and happy. • They feel excited. • This usually ends with a crash. • Hallucinogens • 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/matsononmusic/2009842021_ecstasy_never_done_it_not_gonn.html>. 

  7. Short term and immediate effects 20-40 minutes after taking drug: • Rush of exhilaration • Nausea 60-90 minutes after: • Feelings peak like: • empathy • emotional warmth • self understanding • acceptance Online Image. Other Resources. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://www.confidentkids.com/other_resources.htm>. 

  8. More short term effects • Ecstasy from the black market varies in strength and can contain other drugs • Releases the brain chemical serotonin, which elevates mood. • 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-in-pop-culture-a-highly-subjective-timeline>. 

  9. Long term effects "California Drug Treatment."  Online Image. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://www.california-drug-treatment.com/>. 

  10. Medical usage • Therapeutic tool • Treatments of depression from qualified physician • Using serotonin (brain chemical) to treat neurological issues • Treatment for post traumatic stress disorder Online Image. United Care Family Medical Center. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://unitedcaremedical.com/services.shtml>. 

  11. Legality • Was legal prior to 1985 • Illegal as of 1985 • Jail and prison can result in usage "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-free-man-now-so-where-will-karl-rove-retire-to/>. 

  12. Statistical Information • In 2001, 76 people died from using Ecstasy. • Ecstasy related deaths are caused by • 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 "Statistics ." Online Image. TheDEA.org. No date. May 15, 2011 <D:\TheDEA_org Ecstasy Statistics.mht>. 

  13. 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/Ecstasy-Addiction-Treatments/Connecticut/index.html "Addiction Treatment and Ecstasy Rehab Guide." Online Image. Rehab International. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://rehab-international.org/ecstasy-rehab-guide>. 

  14. Citations • A Non-Profit Drug & Alcohol Rehab Referral & Placement Service . Drug-rehab.org.  May 9, 2011 <http://www.drug-rehab.org/drug-statistics.php>.  • Addiction Rehabilitation Resources. Drug Facts and Drug Statistics. May 12, 2011 < http://www.holisticdrugrehab.biz/drugfacts.html • "Addiction Treatment and Ecstasy Rehab Guide." Online Image. Rehab International. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://rehab-international.org/ecstasy-rehab-guide>.  • "California Drug Treatment."  Online Image. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://www.california-drug-treatment.com/>.  • Drug Facts/ Ecstasy. May 5, 2011 <http://abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugsecstasy>.  • Drug War Chronicle. May 12, 2011 <http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle-old/447/full.shtml>. • Ecstasy. Ecstasy-The Site.org. May 9, 2011  <http://www.thesite.org/drinkanddrugs/drugsafety/drugsatoz/ecstasy>.  • Ecstasy. Ecstasy. May 10, 2011 <http://www.essortment.com/ecstasy-16049.html>.  • 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>.  • 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>.  • Online Image. Ecstasy Effects. No date. May 15, 2011 <ecstasyeffects.org>. 

  15. Citations Continued • Ecstasy in the UK. Ecstasy. May 12, 2011 <http://www.hedweb.com/funpages/ecstasy.htm>.  • Ecstasy information. dancesafe.org. May 4, 2011- May 5, 2011 <http://dancesafe.org/drug-information/ecstacy>.  • 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.html>.  • "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-free-man-now-so-where-will-karl-rove-retire-to/>.  • MDMA (Ecstasy) - InfoFacts. NIDA. May 5, 2011 - May 6, 2011 <http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/ecstasy.html>.  • Online Image. ECSTASY FOREVER. No date. May 15, 2011 <ecstasy.org.uk>.  • Online Image. Other Resources. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://www.confidentkids.com/other_resources.htm>.  • Online Image. United Care Family Medical Center. No date. May 15, 2011 <http://unitedcaremedical.com/services.shtml>.  • 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>.  • "Statistics ." Online Image. TheDEA.org. No date. May 15, 2011 <D:\TheDEA_org Ecstasy Statistics.mht>.  • Teenage Problems. May 12, 2011 <http://www.drsobhe.com/ecstasy.html>.  • Online Image. The Fresh Scent. May 12, 2011 <cc

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