mdma aka ecstasy

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Street Names“E” , “X”, “XTC”, Beans, California Sunrise, Lover’s

Speed, Hug Drug, Scooby Snacks and Cadillac

MDMA aka Ecstasy

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Ecstasy is primarily the street name for the pill form of MDMA,

Ecstasy or MDMA is a synthetic drug that falls into two drug categories as an

amphetamine type stimulant and as having hallucinogenic properties.

WHAT IS ECSTACY?

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Ecstasy pills may contain a large range of substances, including ketamine and added amphetamine (speed).

Buyer Beware

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ECSTASY MDMA

What’s What

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An MDMA pill takes effect after 20 to 40 minutes. The peak effects of MDMA are

felt 60 to 90 minutes after ingestion and last for two to four hours, followed by a

comedown.

Are We There Yet?

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MDMA first surfaced around 1914. It was thought that it could be used as an appetite suppressant.

Historical Medical Uses

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CLUB DRUG

“E” is the most

commonly used

stimulant in dance

clubs/raves.

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Decreased appetiteIncreased blood pressure and heart rate

Increase in body temperatureTeeth grinding and jaw pain

Nausea and vomitingSleep Problems

False Sense of Affection

Short Term Effects

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Long- lasting brain damage affecting thought and memory

DepressionKidney failureHemorrhaging

PsychosisConvulsions

Death

Long Term Effects

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Addiction