(MDMA) Ecstasy

Jonson and Tomathan

Introduction of (3-4-methylenedioxymethampheta-mine)

MDMA or Ecstasy can also be called Molly, XTC, X, Adam, hug, beans and love drug. this is an international drug but is mostly used in the U.S.

A survey in America during the year 2009 roughly estimates 2.8 million people ages 12 and up had/are using ecstasy intensely. Findings show that 2.4% of 8th graders, 4.7% of 10th graders, and 4.5% of 12th graders had admitted to using ecstacy.

What does Ecstacy Affect in the Brain and Human body

Ecstasy affects mainly the frontal lobe of the brain. Specifically the serotonin transporters in the brain. Ecstasy mimics serotonin and therefore goes into the serotonin transporter, if fact ecstasy is more easily absorbed by the transporters. The overdose of serotonin in the brain affects the person's mood, sleepiness, perception and appetite.

What does Ecstasy do?

When the ecstasy is absorbed it manipulates the transporters. Instead the transporters get confused and start to do the opposite job of what its supposed to do. They push serotonin back out towards the receptors. Overflowed with serotonin the cell over-stimulates creating a good feeling in the body

Short term effects

Gives a feeling of peacefulness, acceptance and empathy. Users of ecstasy feel a certain increase in closeness to individuals in their surroundings.

Energy (Increases ability to dance for a prolonged period of time)

Blurred vision Nausea Increase in Heart rate and blood pressure Seizures (unlikely)

Long term effects Repeated use will result in damage of the

cells that produces Serotinin. Could disrupt or interfere with memory

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