Ecstasy

Anastasia King Allie Williams

CieraMeggann

A.K.A – MDMA, Hug Drug, Candy, Beans, Adam, Skittles, X, Egg Rolls, Doves, E, Vowels, Malcolm, Eve, Love Drug, Smartees,

XTC, etc.

The Truth About Ecstasy • Since the 1980s the drug that was first developed in Germany, Ecstasy (MDMA), has been one of the most popular stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens of all time.

• To this day it has also been labeled as one of the most dangerous drugs out there. In fact it is ranked as the 8th most dangerous drug from 1 to 10 (ten being the highest).

Percentage of Ecstasy Use in 2012

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Symptoms & Side - Effects

• Anxiety• Paranoia• Depression• Irritability• Fatigue• Trouble

Focusing/Concentrating• Dizziness/Lightheadedness• Trouble Sleeping

• Muscle Pain/Aching• Joint Pain/Aching• Exhaustion• Jaw Soreness • Floating Sensations• Vomiting• High Body Temperature• Increased Heartbeat• Hallucinations• Convulsions

Effects of Ecstasy on the Mind • Ecstasy has been known to destroy

serotonin axons. • This leads to the obliteration of brain

neurons, which causes you to become incapable of regulating your emotions, developing a loss of appetite, and the ability to sleep.

• A study was done involving monkeys and how much ecstasy's neurotoxicity actually effects the brain.

• Picture A shows a normal monkey’s serotonin axons.

• Picture B shows a monkey’s serotonin axons that has been injected with doses of ecstasy.

Serotonin Axons = Sends signals to the brain A.K.A “Communication Cables”

Brain Neurons = Brain cells

Effects of Ecstasy on the Body• Depression = A serious medical condition where a

person feels sad, unloved, hopeless, and unimportant. This causes them to be unable to live normally.• Hyperthermia = Very high fever• Brain Damage = Injury to the brain that impairs

the brains functions permanently.• Kidney Failure = When the kidneys are unable to

excrete waste.• Hyponatremia = Dangerously low sodium in the

blood, usually connected with dehydration.

Effects of Ecstasy on Relationships

• Frustration and Stress (Disagreements over ecstasy can cause families and friends to argue which can lead to personnel issues)

• Legal and Health Issues ( Places tension on

financial, work, and other responsibilities)

Effects of Ecstasy on Academic Performance

• Students who are users of Ecstasy are incapable of concentrating in school, they are exhausted, and feel very uncomfortable.

• In some cases students are depressed and unable to complete their work.

• These things will lead to students failing.

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