How Do You Identify Characteristics Of The Drug Ecstasy?
“Ecstasy” is a street name or slang for MDMA. The name alone sounds like something mysterious–thus the allure it often has on adolescents and young adults. Learn about some of the characteristics of this club drug. Know that its users consider ecstasy both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. The Food and Drug Administration classify it as a Schedule I stimulant. Ecstasy is used in a pill or tablet and usually taken by mouth, although it can be snorted or injected. It typically has a “brand,” cartoon character or other image to identify the maker of the pill. The effects of the drug are normally noticeable within 30 to 45 minutes after ingestion. The “high” from the drug lasts 4 to 6 hours. Realize that ecstasy destroys neurons that use the chemical serotonin to communicate with other neurons. Serotonin has a direct role in regulating aggression, mood, libido, sleep cycles and sensitivity to pain. Understand that ecstasy is not the same MDMA that was produced for pharmaceutical purposes in
