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MDMA

Ecstasy (MDMA): Ecstasy is a synthetic drug that produces both stimulation and hallucinatory effects and is associated with increased energy, sensual arousal and enhanced tactile sensations. The majority of MDMA is produced in laboratories in Europe and then smuggled into the United States. It produces nerve cell damage that can result in psychiatric disturbances and long-term cognitive impairments.

The user will often experience muscle tension, tremors, blurred vision, and increased body temperature which can result in organ failure and death. MDMA is usually distributed in tablet form and many of these tablets are imprinted with designs or commercial logos. The effects of MDMA are felt within 30-45 minutes, peaking at 60-90 minutes, and last 4-6 hours.

Image: Normal brain on the left and brain on ecstasy on the right.

Your Brain Changes From Drugs. Extensive studies from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show the impact of drugs on the teen brain. The results show that brain chemistry changes when an individual is under the influence of drugs.

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Images: Ecstasy lab.

The vast majority of MDMA (Ecstasy) is manufactured in laboratories like this one in Europe. DEA makes a difference in Ecstasy supply.

Cathy took ecstasy---see what it did to her.

So did Irma.
So did Kelley.

Get the facts! Effects

Heightened senses, teeth grinding and dehydration.

Overdose Effects

Increased body temperature, electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrest, possible death.

Schedule I

no recognized medical use

Street Names

Ecstasy, XTC, Adam; MDA Love Drug; MDEA (Eve); MBDB, hug, beans

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